Public Policy: A Contemporary Perspective - Couverture souple

Sapru, Radhakrishan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9386062178 ISBN 13 : 9789386062178

Editeur : SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

The book presents an extensive treatment of the nature, scope and significance of public policies, their implementation and policy analysis. 

This refreshing new textbook covers the basic and introductory aspects of public policy along with the new realities in public policy formulation and analysis. It also provides a critical insight into the works of leading scholars in the field. Through examples and real-life incidents from different countries, the author effectively discusses theoretical, structural and practical aspects of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies.

With chapters on the role of think tanks, decision-making process and policy sciences, this book would meet the growing needs of the students as well as civil services aspirants.

Key Features

• Analytical approach in examining the fundamental themes and key issues in public policy-making

• Special focus on policy advocacy, significance of intergovernmental relations and institutionalism and policy monitoring

• Major theories of agenda analysis, decision-making process and policy implementation explained in an easy-to-understand manner

• Each chapter aided by examples, case studies and review questions

• Ideal and must-have companion for students of political science and public administration, as well as UGC NET and civil services aspirants

 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Radhakrishan Sapru studied at Panjab University, Chandigarh, which awarded him master’s degrees in Political Science (1970), Public Administration (1972) and English (1976) and subsequently a doctorate in Public Administration in 1983 and an LLB degree in 1992.

Initially appointed as teaching-cum-research assistant at the Department of Public Administration, Panjab University, Chandigarh, in February 1976, Dr Sapru rose to the position of Professor. He headed the Department of Public Administration at Panjab University from 1 April 1990 to 31 March 1993 and again from 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2005. Dr Sapru retired as Professor in August 2005, after serving nearly three decades at the Panjab University. During his academic career and after superannuation, Dr Sapru published more than 50 articles in national and international journals besides 10 books in the field of public administration.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The book presents an extensive treatment of the nature, scope and significance of public policies, their implementation and policy analysis.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9386062178
• ISBN 13: 9789386062178
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 351
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible