Elites, Ideas, and the Evolution of Public Policy

by M. Smyrl, W. Genieys

Overview

Seen from the outside, the world of politics and policy-making seems to be in constant flux. Combining theoretical analysis with primary research, this book brings new light to the neglected problem of why individuals with a vested interest in current policies nevertheless promote reform.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230605947
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	07/21/2008
Series:	Political Evolution and Institutional Change
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

WILLIAM GENIEYS is a CNRS Senior Research Fellow at the Centre d'Etude du Politique en Europe Latine at the University of Montpellier, France.

MARC SMYRL is a lecturer in political science, University of Denver, USA; visiting professor and research fellow Centre d'Etude du Politique en Europe Latine at the University of Montpellier, France.

Table of Contents

Foreword- P. Hall The Problem of Policy Change Competing Elites, Legitimate Authority, Structured Ideas Interests in Question Elite Actors and Policy Innovation Responding to External Shocks Pre-emptive adaptation Accounting for Change: The Role of Programmatic Elites

Editorial Reviews

'Elites, Ideas, and the Evolution of Public Policy offers an extremely interesting analysis and persuasive argument, and should be widely read among students, scholars and practitioners of public policy.' - Political Studies Review

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