| Description |
xiv, 281 pages ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Part I. Policy and Theory: Introduction: why study policy? -- 1. The Australian policy context -- 2. State or market I: ideology and public policy -- 3. State or market II: the economics of public policy -- 4. Models and theory for understanding policy -- 5. Policy actors and policy instruments -- 6. Identifying issues: agenda setting and policy discourse ---- Part II. Policy in Practice: ---- 7. Who does policy? -- 8. The nuts and bolts of policy work: advice, implementation and evaluation -- 9. The role of the media in setting the policy agenda -- 10. Consulting with stakeholders -- 11. Research and policy -- 12. Communication, ethics and accountability |
| Summary |
"Drawing on their own experiences, the authors ground public policy theory in a number of key controversies to illustrate the contestable nature of the policy process. Each chapter features case studies that outline contemporary policy issues, such as the deregulation of the financial system, 'Knowledge Nation', paid maternity leave, and the Northern Territory intervention. Including practical exercises on how to write policy briefs and media releases." --book cover |
| Analysis |
Political planning Australia |
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Political planning Australia Case studies |
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Australia |
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Policy |
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Politics |
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Public administration |
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Public service |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-270) and index |
| Notes |
Alao available electronically via subscribes database (viewed June 17, 2010) |
| Subject |
Policy sciences -- Australia.
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Political planning -- Australia.
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Political science -- Study and teaching -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597
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| Author |
Denniss, Richard.
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| LC no. |
2009483537 |
| ISBN |
9780521705714 (paperback) |
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