<p>This is one of the most useful introductions to the policy process and the structure of power in modern society.The book begins by reviewing the concepts of policy and policy analysis, and the role of the modern state in setting policy. Next, it reviews the classic bureaucratic model of state organization, along with some modern alternatives. The book includes new coverage of decision-making models, and a detailed review of how policies are defined and implemented by bureaucrats, policy professionals and interested organizations.For anyone interested in public policy development worldwide.</p>

The Policy Process in the Modern State

Politics & Social Sciences

Hill, Michael J.

Ham, Christopher

Politics & Government

PRENTICE/HALL

Social Policy: A Comparative Analysis is an overview of Social policy which deals with policy issues, rather than offering descriptions of counting specific policies. In doing so it introduces key concepts, issues about the performance of policies and the ways in which writers have sought to explain policy characteristics, showing how specific policies and policy systems vary throughout the developed world. The book is divided into three parts. Part I provides the theoretical, historical and comparative contexts for the book: Part II looks at a range of policy areas in detail and Part III addresses isues concerning social divisions of welfare.

Social Policy: A Comparative Analysis

Social Sciences

The sociology of public administration

Weidenfeld and Nicolson

Understanding social policy (Aspects of social policy)

5th edition. Gives full consideration to the ways in which the terms of the policy debate have changed. Takes account of theories of race and gender.

Blackwell : M. Robertson

The fourth edition of Michael Hill's "Understanding Social Policy" is a substantial revision of this text. It remains a comprehensive introduction to the study of social policy, but full consideration is given to the ways in which the terms of the policy debate have changed. This edition brings up to date all the relevant information and reflects the new views of social policy made by the Conservatives under Mrs Thatcher and inherited by John Major. The new edition also provides a useful guide to British social policy as it is today. Developments such as the 1986 Social Security Act, privatization, increased unemployment and the "community care" debate are fully covered, as are the effects of over a decade of Conservative policy-making: on housing, education and the personal social services in particular. The book should appeal to students of social policy, health workers, social workers and others, giving a thorough introduction to the whole field and an assessment of its historical development.

Understanding Social Policy

Blackwell Pub.

Crane, Russack

The aim of this comprehensively written volume is to provide a baseline of information on the normal microflora at various sites in the body. It focuses on the mouth, upper digestive tract, large intestine, skin, and urinogenital tract. Written in an easy-to-read format, this book highlights the level of detail available. For example, it explains that in the mouth and colon the data are extremely detailed and good quantitative information is available on large numbers of bacterial species. This work analyzes the similarities and differences between the microfloras of the various "internal" surfaces, and discusses the clear value of good taxonomy. It focuses on problems and extended research in the progress at other sites. Because this work researches the advances and discoveries made in specific areas of human microbial ecology, it is an ideal source for all who are involved in microbiology, bacteriology, and infectious diseases.

Human Microbial Ecology

Science & Math

Marsh, Philip D.

Biological Sciences

CRC-Press

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