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American Public Policy

Promise and Performance

By: B. Guy Peters

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American Public Policy

Promise and Performance

By: B. Guy Peters

This updated edition of American Public Policy by B. Guy Peters provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the policy-making process from procedural approaches and policy instruments to in-depth analysis of specific policy issues. The Eleventh Edition considers how policy has been impacted by recent economic and political developments. Not shying away from the complexity of governmental procedure, Peters ensures that the mechanisms of the policy process are understandable through insightful discussions of topical policy areas.

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Comparative Politics

Theory and Methods

By: B. Guy Peters

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Comparative Politics

Theory and Methods

By: B. Guy Peters

This book examines the issues involved in the attempts to compare political systems, and discusses how the methods and results of comparative politics can be improved.

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NYU Press

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0814766684

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Institutional Theory in Political Science

The New Institutionalism

By: B. Guy Peters

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Institutional Theory in Political Science

The New Institutionalism

By: B. Guy Peters

Institutional Theory in Political Science provides an in-depth analysis of contemporary institutional theory, an essential tool to understand the world of politics and government. Written by B. Guy Peters, a prominent expert in the field, the book argues that the new institutionalism comprises eight variations on the theme of institutional analysis. Through a series of questions, the author assesses the possibility of a unified theory within institutionalism and its potential as a paradigm for political science. This new edition incorporates the most recent developments in the research on the various institutionalisms. It also includes a new chapter that brings into the discussion themes of discursive politics and constructivism. Although the focus is on political science, attention is paid to institutionalism in other disciplines. Institutional Theory in Political Science, 3rd Edition, reflects the state of the field today while building on the foundations set in the previous editions. This unique work will be of value to anyone studying institutionalism, as well as political institutions, and public administration.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1441153802

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9781441153807

Modern Politics and Government

By: Alan R. Ball,B. Guy Peters

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Modern Politics and Government

By: Alan R. Ball,B. Guy Peters

A fully revised and updated edition of an introductory text book, which includes political concepts, institutions, processes and voting behaviour, the media and classification of governments among its contents, drawing on examples from a wide variety of countries and political parties. -- Provided by publisher

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Chatham House Publishers

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1889119075

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The Next Public Administration

Debates and Dilemmas

By: B Guy Peters,Jon Pierre

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The Next Public Administration

Debates and Dilemmas

By: B Guy Peters,Jon Pierre

Written by two of the leading scholars in the field, this book explores public administration in the past, present and future, critically reviewing the modernization of public management reform. It reasserts public administration as an integral component of democratic governance and fostering a state-citizen relationship. Wide-ranging in scope, The Next Public Administration: Extends basic public administration to consider issues associated with management, governance and democracy Covers core public administration concepts and their evolution through time Draws on an international spread of examples, bringing theoretical discussions to life Includes lists of further reading Essential reading for students of public management and public administration.

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147399392X

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Comparative Governance

Rediscovering the Functional Dimension of Governing

By: B. Guy Peters,Jon Pierre

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Comparative Governance

Rediscovering the Functional Dimension of Governing

By: B. Guy Peters,Jon Pierre

Proposes a new, advanced theory of governance, emphasizing the interactions of the state with other actors.

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Cambridge University Press

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Public Administration

Research Strategies, Concepts, and Methods

By: B Guy Peters,Tero Erkkilä,Patrick von Maravić

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Public Administration

Research Strategies, Concepts, and Methods

By: B Guy Peters,Tero Erkkilä,Patrick von Maravić

Public Administration: Research Strategies, Concepts, and Methods explores how scholars of public administration and institutional politics can improve their analysis by focusing on the contextual particularities of their research problems and considering the use of multiple theories and methods. The book functions as an introduction to central themes of public administration and related traditions of research, but also proposes a new pluralist approach for studying public institutions.

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Routledge

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Politics of Bureaucracy

By: B. Guy Peters,Guy Peters

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Politics of Bureaucracy

By: B. Guy Peters,Guy Peters

Routledge is proud to publish the fifth edition of this comprehensive, comparative exploration of the political and policy-making roles of public bureaucracies in nations around the world. Written by a leading authority in the field, it offers an extensive, well documented, comparative analysis stressing the effects of politics and organised interests on bureaucracy. New to the fifth edition: *a new chapter on administrative reform *more material on administration in developing countries *more coverage of the European Union and more discussion of international bureaucracies *revision and up-dating to take into account the wealth of new literature that has emerged in recent years.

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Politics of Bureaucracy

By: B. Guy Peters,Guy Peters

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Politics of Bureaucracy

By: B. Guy Peters,Guy Peters

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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American Public Policy

Promise and Performance

By: B. Guy Peters

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American Public Policy

Promise and Performance

By: B. Guy Peters

This is an in-depth yet quite accessible overlook of public policy in the United States...With this updated version, Peters’ text keeps up with the ever-changing world of American public policy while still giving students the tools to better understand this process." —Michael E. Bednarczuk, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee This updated edition of American Public Policy provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the policy-making process from procedural approaches and policy instruments to in-depth analysis of specific policy issues. The Eleventh Edition considers how policy has been impacted by recent economic and political developments. Not shying away from the complexity of governmental procedure, Peters ensures that the mechanisms of the policy process are understandable through insightful discussions of topical policy areas. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. Learn more at edge.sagepub.com/peters11e. Bundle American Public Policy, 11e with any of the following texts for only $5 more! Issues for Debate in American Public Policy, 19e: Use bundle ISBN 978-1-5443-4592-5 The CQ Press Writing Guide for Public Policy: Use bundle ISBN 978-1-5443-4141-5

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The State of Public Bureaucracy

By: Larry B. Hill

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The State of Public Bureaucracy

By: Larry B. Hill

The authors explore the many ways that gender and communication intersect and affect each other. Every chapter encourages a consideration of how gender attitudes and practices, past and current, influence personal notions of what it means not only to be female and male, but feminine and masculine. The second edition of this student friendly and accessible text is filled with contemporary examples, activities, and exercises to help students put theoretical concepts into practice.

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American Public Policy: Promise and Performance, 9th Edition

By: B. Guy Peters

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American Public Policy: Promise and Performance, 9th Edition

By: B. Guy Peters

Voting and elections may often be cited as the most entertaining aspect of political theatre, however, it is the arena of public policy that has the most direct impact on the lives of the citizenry. And as we have seen played out in recent debates over healthcare reform, policy changes can be dramatic, sweeping, and often hotly contested. Known for providing a trusted and comprehensive overview of the policy process, B. Guy Peters returns with the ninth edition of American Public Policy: Promise and Performance. Beyond walking students through the governmental structures and policy-making procedures, Peters efficiently covers a wide swath of policy areas, and then concludes with a look at both cost-benefit analysis and ethical analysis. Framed in context of the aftermath of the financial crisis and Great Recession, the ninth edition considers how policy has been impacted by persistent unemployment and growing income inequality. In addition, Peters discusses the strain on education budgets, increased oversight of financial activities, fiscal policies meant to stimulate the economy, and the political challenge of balancing the budget in light of increased public spending.

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Governing Complex Societies

Trajectories and Scenarios

By: J. Pierre,B. Peters

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Governing Complex Societies

Trajectories and Scenarios

By: J. Pierre,B. Peters

Western societies are becoming increasingly complex and challenging to govern, yet the modern state continues to play a central role in governance. This book presents a detailed analysis of the challenges confronting the contemporary state and the processes through which the state addresses those challenges. The notion of 'governing without government' is critiqued; instead, Pierre and Peters argue that what is happening a more a matter of state transformation than state decline.

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Public Administration

Research Strategies, Concepts, and Methods

By: B Guy Peters,Tero Erkkilä,Patrick von Maravić

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Public Administration

Research Strategies, Concepts, and Methods

By: B Guy Peters,Tero Erkkilä,Patrick von Maravić

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Governing

Essays in Honour of Donald J. Savoie

By: James Bickerton,B. Guy Peters

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Governing

Essays in Honour of Donald J. Savoie

By: James Bickerton,B. Guy Peters

To honour the distinguished career of Donald Savoie, Governing brings together an accomplished group of international scholars who have concerned themselves with the challenges of governance, accountability, public management reform, and regional policy. Governing delves into the two primary fields of interest in Savoie's work - regional development and the nature of executive power in public administration. The majority of chapters deal with issues of democratic governance, particularly the changing relationship over the past thirty years between politicians and public servants. A second set of essays addresses the history of regional development, examining the politics of regional inequalities and the promises and pitfalls of approaches adopted by governments to resolve the most vexing policy problems. Contributors provide readers with a valuable primer on the key issues that have provoked debate among practitioners and students of government alike, while reflecting on government initiatives meant to address inadequacies. Showcasing the practical experience and scholarly engagement of its authors, this collection is a valuable addition to the fields of public administration, public policy, political governance, and regional policy. Contributors include Peter Aucoin (Dalhousie University), Herman Bakvis (University of Victoria), James Bickerton (St Francis Xavier University), Jacques Bourgault (École nationale d'administration publique/UQAM), Thomas Courchene (Queen's University), Ralph Heintzman (University of Ottawa), Mark D. Jarvis (University of Victoria), Lowell Murray (Senate of Canada, retired), B. Guy Peters (University of Pittsburgh), Jon Pierre (University of Gothenburg) Mario Polèse (INRS-UCS), Christopher Pollitt (Leuven University), Donald J. Savoie (Université de Moncton), and Paul G. Thomas (University of Manitoba).

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773588728

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9780773588721

Comparative Administration Change

Lessons Learned

By: B. Guy Peters

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Comparative Administration Change

Lessons Learned

By: B. Guy Peters

Thought provoking perspectives on attempts to change government.

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The Politics of Bureaucracy

An Introduction to Comparative Public Administration

By: B. Guy Peters

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The Politics of Bureaucracy

An Introduction to Comparative Public Administration

By: B. Guy Peters

Written by a leading authority in the field, this comprehensive exploration of the political and policy-making roles of public bureaucracies is now available in a fully revised sixth edition, offering extensive, well documented comparative analysis of the effects of politics on bureaucracy. New to the 6th edition: More international case studies on North America, Western and Eastern European and Asian countries. Discussion of how governments have been developing strategies to enhance co-ordination and coherence across their programmes. Analysis of the use of performance management in public administration. More tables, case studies and internet links. Extensive revision and updating to take into account the wealth of new literature that has emerged in recent years, including a discussion of E-Governance and analysis of ‘new public management’. Drawing on evidence from a wide variety of political systems, The Politics of Bureaucracy continues to be essential reading for all students of government, policy analysis, and politics and international relations.

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113670616X

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The State Roots of National Politics

Congress and the Tax Agenda, 1978–1986

By: Michael B. Berkman

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The State Roots of National Politics

Congress and the Tax Agenda, 1978–1986

By: Michael B. Berkman

Winner of the William Anderson Award of the American Political Science AssociationExplores the role of state politics in shaping the national agenda during the 1980s. By focusing on the federal tax policy from 1978-1986, Berkman argues that a conservative political agenda slowly replaced the liberal agenda dominant since World War II. The state roots model asserts that national policymakers, particularly members of Congress, are products of their state political systems and environments. Berkman applies this model to the tax-cutting policies that took hold nationally in 1978, before Regan came to office, and continued in the tax acts of 1981 and 1986.

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University of Pittsburgh Pre

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0822974576

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Autonomy and Control of State Agencies

Comparing States and Agencies

By: K. Verhoest,P. Roness,B. Verschuere,K. Rubecksen,M. MacCarthaigh

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Autonomy and Control of State Agencies

Comparing States and Agencies

By: K. Verhoest,P. Roness,B. Verschuere,K. Rubecksen,M. MacCarthaigh

By comparing the autonomy, control and internal management of public organizations, this book show how New Public Management doctrines work out in three small European states with different politico-administrative regimes. Using survey data on 226 state agencies, hypotheses drawing on organization theory and neo-institutional schools are tested.

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Springer

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0230277276

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Advanced Introduction to Governance

By: Pierre, Jon,Peters, B. Guy

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Advanced Introduction to Governance

By: Pierre, Jon,Peters, B. Guy

Jon Pierre and Guy Peters expertly guide the reader through governance – one of the most widely used terms in political science – and its differing interpretations, with comprehensive discussion of the key issues covering global as well as local level governance. A detailed look into what constitutes ‘good governance’, whether produced by a government or by more informal means, is also explored.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1784712132

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The Future of Governing

Four Emerging Models

By: B. Guy Peters

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The Future of Governing

Four Emerging Models

By: B. Guy Peters

This study focuses upon contemporary global political systems as they reorganize or dissolve in response to the discontent of their citizens. It uses Anglo-American examples, reflecting alternative models of governance based on the concepts of market, participation, flexibility and deregulation.

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0700607935

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Aiming to Explain

Theories of Policy Change and Canadian Gun Control

By: B. Timothy Heinmiller,Matthew A. Hennigar

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Aiming to Explain

Theories of Policy Change and Canadian Gun Control

By: B. Timothy Heinmiller,Matthew A. Hennigar

Firearms policy has periodically dominated Canadian politics since the late 1960s. Compared to the United States, however, there is little scholarship on firearms policy to the neighbouring north. Using Canadian firearms policy, Aiming to Explain examines five prominent policy process theories employed during the period from the 1989 Montreal Massacre to the 2012 cancellation of the universal firearms registry. Throughout, B. Timothy Heinmiller and Matthew A. Hennigar present rigorous applications of rational choice institutionalism, social constructivism, the advocacy coalition framework, the multiple streams framework, and punctuated equilibrium. The investigations draw on method-based best practices, while also making use of a wide range of data collection and analysis techniques, including inferential statistics, descriptive statistics, process tracing, congruence analysis, and qualitative content analysis. The goal of Aiming to Explain is not to select a single best theory, but to compare their relative strengths and weaknesses in an effort to direct future research and theoretical development efforts in the study of Canadian public policy.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487542356

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The Bureaucratization of the World in the Neoliberal Era

An International and Comparative Perspective

By: B. Hibou

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The Bureaucratization of the World in the Neoliberal Era

An International and Comparative Perspective

By: B. Hibou

Contemporary bureaucracy is a set of norms, rules, procedures, and formalities which includes administration, business, and NGOs. Where Max Weber meets Michel Foucault, Béatrice Hibou analyzes the political dynamics underlying this process. Neoliberal bureaucracy is a vector of discipline and control, producing social and political indifference.

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1137495286

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Understanding Interdependence

The Macroeconomics of the Open Economy

By: Peter B. Kenen

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Understanding Interdependence

The Macroeconomics of the Open Economy

By: Peter B. Kenen

Surveying the current state of knowledge on the international monetary system, this volume contains essays on the behaviour of exchange rates, current account adjustment, international debt, European monetary union, capital mobility, the reform of former planned economies, and more.

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Princeton University Press

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0691034087

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The Relevance of Political Science

By: Gerry Stoker,B. Guy Peters,Jon Pierre

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The Relevance of Political Science

By: Gerry Stoker,B. Guy Peters,Jon Pierre

What does political science tell us about important real-world problems and issues? And to what extent does and can political analysis contribute to solutions? Debates about the funding, impact and relevance of political science in contemporary democracies have made this a vital and hotly contested topic of discussion, and in this original text authors from around the world respond to the challenge. A robust defence is offered of the achievements of political science research, but the book is not overly sanguine given its sustained recognition of the need for improvement in the way that political science is done. New insights are provided into the general issues raised by relevance, into blockages to relevance, and into the contributions that the different subfields of political science can and do make. The book concludes with a new manifesto for relevance that seeks to combine a commitment to rigour with a commitment to engagement.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137506601

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Governance, Politics and the State

By: Jon Pierre,B. Guy Peters

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Governance, Politics and the State

By: Jon Pierre,B. Guy Peters

Having started out as a new and alternative way of thinking about policy making and governing more broadly, governance is now established as a dominant paradigm in understanding national, subnational and global politics. The long-awaited second edition of this textbook takes into account the significant growth and proliferation of the field in recent years and offers a state of the art introduction to how governance is being theorised and studied today. Written by two leading political scientists, Governance, Politics and the State considers how societies are being, and can be, steered in a complex world where states must increasingly interact with and influence other actors and institutions to achieve results. It is a valuable book for all students of governance. New to this Edition: - A fully updated and revised set of chapters, including four new chapters – on multilevel governance, global governance, metagovernance and populism and governance. - A postscript on how to study governance

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