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Developments in British Public Policy

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264 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
What have been the defining characteristics, trends and changes of Britain's post-war public policy?

Developments in British Public Policy provides a comprehensive review of all the key public policy sectors in contemporary British Politics today.

Each chapter is written by a leading authority on each policy sector, and includes definitions of key terms, examples and case studies, questions for discussion, and suggestions for further reading.

It will be essential reading for all students of contemporary British public policy and will serve as an ideal companion to Policy-Making in Britain: An Introduction.

 
Introduction
 
Agricultural Policy
 
Economic Policy
 
Education Policy
 
Foreign Policy
 
Health Policy
 
Housing Policy
 
Industrial Relations Policy
 
Pensions Policy
 
Transport Policy
 
Development in British Public Policy

Excellent material for teaching British Politics, particularly useful for policy examples.

Dr Elena Simona Davidescu
Department of Politics, York University
November 9, 2015

An informative book on the developments in public policy.

Miss Martina Kirlew
Health and Social Care, Univ. of Bolton
July 21, 2014

This is an excellent book for students interested in or studying British public policy. It is up to date and explores the trends which shape society.

Miss Sharron Stillyards
health and social care, northlindsey college
March 11, 2014

Sample Materials & Chapters

Pdf file of Chapter 1

Pdf file of Introduction


Peter Dorey

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