Making social policy
Peter Levin
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Making social policy
by Peter Levin
Published
1997
Publisher
Open University Press
Pages
275
ISBN-10
0335190855
Description
Making Social Policy is a new and original textbook on policy making in British central government. Starting from first principles, it examines policy making through concepts drawn not from academic theories and interpretations but directly from the experiences and perceptions of the politicians, officials and others involved in the decision-making process. Peter Levin sets out a range of techniques for doing this, and applies them to five case studies of policy making by the Thatcher and Major governments. He elegantly brings out the various mechanisms at work, including the strategies deployed by the various participants. Making Social Policy is also about how to study policy making. It shows you how to recognize a policy when you see one, and how to make your own analysis of the mechanisms by which government produces and adopts policy proposals, and by which legislative and other measures subsequently come about. Peter Levin also demonstrates how many theoretical perspectives employed by academic writers comprehensively fail to capture the reality of what actually takes place. Making Social Policy is essential reading for students of social policy, politics, government, and public administration.
Subjects
Vom Kriege
Πολιτικά (Politiká)
Rights of Man
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jours
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Making social policy?
This edition of Making social policy has approximately 275 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Making social policy?
For most readers, Making social policy typically takes between 5h 44m and 3h 49m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,750 words
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What is the word count of Making social policy?
The estimated word count for Making social policy is approximately 68,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Making social policy?
Making social policy was written by Peter Levin.
When was Making social policy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.