Public Policy in Action: Perspectives on the Policy Process: Second Edition

By Menno Fenger, Victor Bekkers, Peter Scholten

This fully revised second edition offers a comprehensive examination of the policy process through a range of perspectives, including rationalism, culturalism, institutionalism, and political analysis. By combining these perspectives, the book enhances our understanding of the complex challenges that today's policymakers face and promotes a reflexive approach to policy practice. It enables students to discover key concepts and gain a deeper understanding of how public policy is discussed academically and shaped empirically.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1800883161
• ISBN13: 9781800883161
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.7" x 9.6"