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Implementing Public Policy: An Introduction to the Study of Operational Governance
This Second Edition of Michael Hill and Peter L. Hupe′s popular textbook introduces students to the major themes in public policy implementation and relates them to contemporary developments in thinking about governance. Revised and updated, it includes a new chapter that covers the policy implementation initiatives introduced under the Blair governments in the UK.
- GenresPublic PolicyNonfiction
248 pages, Paperback
First published July 11, 2002
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October 17, 2009
Implementation, putting laws into action and making them real--not just words on a piece of paper--is a key stage in the policy process. It is also one of the less obvious to most citizens. If good ideas do not get implemented well, the ultimate result of a policy may be failure.
This book is valuable because of its near encyclopedic coverage of a myriad studies on the subject. If you are a doctoral student preparing for comprehensive exams in policy, this book would be a great resource for the implementation part of the policy process.
Is it a good read? Not really. It can be rather slow going. But its coverage still makes this a valuable work. The book does a nice job looking at the ongoing issue of "top down" models (have central governments enforce implementation) versus "bottom up" (take into account the role of those who actually implement policy; if they work against policy, it may end up failing). The authors also discuss the various efforts that try to synthesize bottom up versus top down.
The book also discusses the extent to which implementation remains a live area for research.
In short, if one wants to get a sense of the landscape in implementation research these days, this would be a good resource. Don't expect to enjoy reading the book, but do expect to get acquainted with the literature and the debates within that literature.
This book is valuable because of its near encyclopedic coverage of a myriad studies on the subject. If you are a doctoral student preparing for comprehensive exams in policy, this book would be a great resource for the implementation part of the policy process.
Is it a good read? Not really. It can be rather slow going. But its coverage still makes this a valuable work. The book does a nice job looking at the ongoing issue of "top down" models (have central governments enforce implementation) versus "bottom up" (take into account the role of those who actually implement policy; if they work against policy, it may end up failing). The authors also discuss the various efforts that try to synthesize bottom up versus top down.
The book also discusses the extent to which implementation remains a live area for research.
In short, if one wants to get a sense of the landscape in implementation research these days, this would be a good resource. Don't expect to enjoy reading the book, but do expect to get acquainted with the literature and the debates within that literature.
August 23, 2018
Based on research, the book presents a number of issues related to cultivating public policy and challenges to their implementation. The author
has given ideas of the public policy theory its relationship in practice while in implementation process. It is great deal in modern public management. The book contains illustrative as well as empirical examples which help readers, researchers, civil servants and administrators to get clarity in public policy cultivation and implementation. The greatest challenge to policy and legislation is the implementation process. Anyone interested in implementation of policy and legislation must know its obstacles and how to overcome them. The policy announcement isn't really an achievement until it's get implemented. Those at the helm of state affairs and bear responsibilities for the implementation of policy and laws and serious to deliver in executing in their responsibilities they will find this book helpful.
A best book for public administrators and civil servants irrespective in which part of the world they serve..
has given ideas of the public policy theory its relationship in practice while in implementation process. It is great deal in modern public management. The book contains illustrative as well as empirical examples which help readers, researchers, civil servants and administrators to get clarity in public policy cultivation and implementation. The greatest challenge to policy and legislation is the implementation process. Anyone interested in implementation of policy and legislation must know its obstacles and how to overcome them. The policy announcement isn't really an achievement until it's get implemented. Those at the helm of state affairs and bear responsibilities for the implementation of policy and laws and serious to deliver in executing in their responsibilities they will find this book helpful.
A best book for public administrators and civil servants irrespective in which part of the world they serve..
June 5, 2010
Honestly it was like watching paint dry.....The info vital the execution seriously sleep inducing. I had better pass!The assignment is due on 10th June.
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