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VB06-107	Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations
	Luan Carlos Santos Silva/ 9781668498330/ Price:US$ 275.00

	The book provides practical insights and strategies for developing a supportive organizational culture that fosters innovation and facilitates the adoption and implementation of innovative technologies. By highlighting successful case studies and emphasizing the importance of effective leadership and collaboration, it equips readers with the knowledge and tools to overcome challenges in managing innovation and technology transfer in the public sector. Moreover, it offers valuable perspectives on topics such as knowledge management, technology adoption, and organizational culture, which are crucial for improving public sector performance and service delivery. By offering replicable experiences that can be applied to any public management model worldwide, Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations empowers individuals and organizations to enhance their products, processes, and services. Whether you are a public manager, policymaker, researcher, or academic, this book is a valuable resource that will expand your understanding of the importance of innovation and technology transfer in the public sector and provide practical guidance for effective management practices. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Collaboration ‧Creativity ‧Innovation ‧Intellectual Property ‧Knowledge Management ‧Management Innovation ‧Organizational Culture ‧Perspectives on Technology Transfer ‧Public Organizations ‧Public Policy ‧Technological Innovation ‧Technology Adoption

VB06-105	Regulating Fair Competition Toward Sustainable Development Goals (9798369303917)
	Siti Fazilah Abdul Shukor/ IGI-97903917/ Price:US$ 210.00

	Bringing together a distinguished collection of academics and industry experts, Regulating Fair Competition Toward Sustainable Development Goals delves into a broad spectrum of topics, including economy, environment, energy, technology, employment, business, and management. By examining various perspectives, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the implementations and limitations of competition law and policy in the context of sustainable development. This timely and significant volume caters to a diverse audience comprising academics, students, policy makers, and government and private research institutions. Furthermore, industry leaders and corporations will find valuable insights on how fair competition can foster sustainable development, making this book a must-read for those seeking to navigate the intersection of competition law and the SDGs. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Business Regulation ‧Competition ‧Consumer Protection ‧Contract Regulation ‧Corporate Competition ‧Employment Practices ‧Energy Markets ‧Environmental Sustainability ‧International Trade Relations ‧Monopolies ‧Productivity ‧Sustainable Development Goals

VB06-104	Using Crises and Disasters as Opportunities for Innovation and Improvement
	Saeed Siyal/ 9781668495261/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Through a thorough analysis of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Saeed Siyal explores the ways in which it has forced individuals, organizations, and governments to adapt and find new solutions to the problems we face, many of which were exacerbated by the crisis. Using Crises and Disasters as Opportunities for Innovation and Improvement covers a range of topics, including healthcare, remote work, education, environment, and social connections, and provides evidence-based insights and practical solutions for adapting to the challenges and opportunities of COVID-19. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing the standards of their organizations and making a positive impact on society. It is designed for managers, leaders, corporate sectors, MNCs, SMEs, academicians, and policymakers. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Advancements in Corporate Social Responsibility ‧Advancements in Healthcare Systems ‧Benefits of Pandemics in International Qualifications Enrollment ‧Benefits of Pandemics in Recognition of International Virtual Degree Programs ‧Climate Change ‧Developments in Industrial Industry ‧Developments in Manufacturing Industry ‧Developments in Remote Work and Learning: Perspectives From Industry and Academia ‧Dominant Regimes of Knowledge ‧Energy Conservation ‧Pandemics Brought Quick Revolutions in Digitalization ‧Promotion of Digital Data Repositories in Academia and Industry ‧Promotion of Telehealth Systems ‧Restoring of Cultural Pasts Through Digitalization ‧Social Institutions

SB06-517	Social Problems and Public Policy
	Makomi Sauer/ 9781682509111/ Price:US$ 160.00

	The study of social problems and public policy examines how societal issues, such as poverty, inequality, and healthcare disparities, are identified, understood, and addressed through the development and implementation of policies and programs by governmental and non-governmental entities. This book explores the intersection of social problems and public policy, examining the ways in which society addresses and responds to pressing issues. It analyzes various social problems such as poverty, inequality, crime, and healthcare disparities, and discusses the role of public policy in addressing these challenges. The book also explores the complexities and ethical considerations involved in formulating effective and equitable policies.

SB06-514	Public Policy and Health Care in China: The Case of Public Insurance
	Peter Nan-shong Lee/ 9781032486192/ Price:GBP 130.00



SB06-514	American Public Administration: Public Service for the Twenty-First Century
	Robert A. Cropf/ 9781032499956/ Price:GBP 74.99



	Health Policy in the United States: Access, Cost and Quality
	B. Guy Peters/ 9781447357766/ Price:GBP 29.99

	Written by a well-respected health and public policy expert, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the under-appreciated role of public health policy in the United States’ medical care industry. The book offers students: ‧an introduction to the fundamentals of health policy, with comparative perspectives from other countries; ‧analysis of major health care programmes, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and regulatory programmes; ‧reflections on issues around access, quality, cost and the ethics of provision. By drawing comparisons between the US and other countries, it deepens our understanding of health policy in the US, where it is headed next and what it might learn from other systems.

	Health Policy in the United States: Access, Cost and Quality
	B. Guy Peters/ 9781447357759/ Price:GBP 79.99



	Understanding and Improving Public Management Reforms
	Thomas Elston/ 9781447360889/ Price:GBP 42.99

	Why do top-down reforms to public services so often over-promise and under-deliver? Using five concepts from psychology, economics and organisational sociology, Thomas Elston addresses this pressing question of good governance. Focusing on the practical challenge of how to undertake better public management reforms, he questions the assumption that failure typically occurs because of poor reform implementation. Instead, he shows how reforms are often badly designed from the outset, being fashion-led, more focused more on fixing errors than exploiting opportunities and ignoring implicit costs of change. This concise, practically-orientated work employs diverse examples to propose ways to improve the design of public sector reform programmes — and the services that citizens receive.

	Welfare Attitudes in East Asia: The Case of Beijing and Singapore
	Trude Sundberg/ 9781447357025/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Welfare systems are rapidly changing in East Asia. However, little is known about citizens’ views regarding who should provide welfare and why. This original volume considers welfare attitudes in East Asia with a decolonial lens and a focus on Singapore and Beijing. It explores the influence of contextual and individual factors, such as family roles and values, on citizens’ welfare attitudes. It also explores social legitimacy and social bonds to understand how to design and implement sustainable welfare policies. Traditionally, comparative welfare attitude studies used Western based concepts and measurements. This book proposes new methods for analysing cross-national variations in welfare attitudes which are sensitive to cultural differences, the impact of colonialism and gender.

	Emerging Trends in Social Policy from the South: Challenges and Innovations in Emerging Economies
	Ilcheong Yi/ 9781447367901/ Price:GBP 80.00

	Drawing on international case studies from emerging economies and developing countries including South Africa, India, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Tunisia, Indonesia, China and Russia, this book examines the rise, nature and effectiveness of recent developments in social policy in the Global South. By analysing these new emerging trends, the book aims to understand how they can contribute to meaningful change and whether they could offer alternative solutions to the social, economic and environmental policy challenges facing low-income countries within a contemporary global context. It pays particular attention to reforms and innovations relating to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the move away from a welfare state, towards a ‘welfare multitude’, in which new actors, such as civil society organisations, play an increasingly important role in social policy.

	The Conservative Governments and Social Policy
	Hugh Bochel/ 9781447365839/ Price:GBP 29.99

	Focusing on the policy approaches of Conservative governments since 2015, this book examines key social policy areas including education, health, housing, employment, children and young people and more. Respected social policy researchers explore the degree to which the positions and policies of recent Conservative governments have differed from the previous Coalition government (2010-2015). They consider the extent to which austerity has continued and the influence of other policy emphases, such as a ‘levelling up’ agenda. Reflecting the rapid changes of Prime Minister, they compare the themes of the Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak administrations, critically examine the impacts of the external shocks of Brexit and COVID-19, as well as changing patterns of public expenditure.

	The Conservative Governments and Social Policy
	Hugh Bochel/ 9781447365822/ Price:GBP 90.99



	Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy
	Ruth Lister/ 9781447338383 / Price:GBP 22.99

	Demonstrating the relevance of theory to political and policy debates and practice, this lively and accessible second edition helps students to grasp the real-life implications of social policy theory. It considers contemporary shifts in welfare ideologies in the context of global austerity and the UK Coalition and Conservative governments (2010 onwards). With a new chapter focusing on critical debates about disability, sexuality and the environment, this textbook also includes fresh reflections on migration, social security conditionality, resilience, social justice and human rights.

	Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy
	/ 9781447338239/ Price:GBP 79.99



VB06-99	Financing Regions Toward Sustainability in the Midst of Climate Change Risks and Uncertainty
	Beata Zofia Filipiak/ 9781668476215/ Price:US$ 170.00

	Financing Regions Toward Sustainability in the Midst of Climate Change Risks and Uncertainty is a groundbreaking book edited by Beata Zofia Filipiak, Dominika Kordela, and Izabela Nawrolska from the University of Szczecin, Poland. The book provides a comprehensive guide to financing regions towards sustainability in the midst of climate change risks and uncertainty. With a focus on changes and challenges related to sustainable regional development, the book offers innovative solutions and good practices towards achieving sustainable development goals. The book is an indispensable tool for decision- makers and stakeholders seeking to effectively respond to the unfulfilled promises left to future generations in areas of employment, social progress, quality of life, and respect for nature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in sustainable regional development and offers a range of perspectives and solutions to help decision- makers and stakeholders effectively respond to the challenges of climate change risks and uncertainty. With its innovative approach and fresh insights, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of sustainable finance and development.

VB06-98	Taking on Climate Change Through Green Taxation
	Ana Arromba Dinis/ 9781668485934/ Price:US$ 165.00

	Taking on Climate Change Through Green Taxation provides applied research on increasing green tax literacy to build the capacity of companies to adopt sustainable practices in favor of environmental protection, to raise companies' awareness of sustainable reporting, and to increase international discussion on the issue of environmental taxation and its impact on more sustainable business decisions. Led by business experts with over 20 years of experience, this book will cover topics such as corporate social responsibility, environmental tax management, and sustainable tax policy. This resource is ideal for policymakers, corporate governance and social responsibility professionals, and researchers interested in taxation, accounting, auditing, finance, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Corporate Social Responsibility ‧Environmental Tax Compliance Strategies ‧Environmental Tax Incentives ‧Environmental Tax Management ‧Green Taxation ‧GRI Standards ‧Sustainability ‧Sustainable Development ‧Sustainable Tax Policy

VB06-97	Global Perspectives on the Emerging Trends in Public Diplomacy
	Samet Kavoglu/ 9781668491652/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Global Perspectives on the Emerging Trends in Public Diplomacy offers insights into the approaches taken by countries in different geographies and how they tailor their public diplomacy activities based on their unique opportunities and risks. By examining the practices of various countries, this book provides a global picture of public diplomacy activities and identifies emerging trends shaping the field. This book is essential for researchers, academicians, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and non-government and government organizations looking to enhance their understanding of public diplomacy. The diverse range of perspectives offered in this book will enable readers to understand how different countries approach public diplomacy and how these activities are evolving in the current global landscape. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Citizen Diplomacy ‧Corporate Diplomacy ‧Cultural Diplomacy ‧Development Aid and Public Diplomacy ‧Gastro Diplomacy ‧Great Power Public Diplomacy ‧Hard Power, Soft Power and Smart Power ‧International Broadcasting ‧International Exchanges and Public Diplomacy ‧International Humanitarian Aid and Public Diplomacy ‧Public Diplomacy and Security ‧Regional Power Public Diplomacy ‧Small State Public Diplomacy ‧Social Media and Public Diplomacy ‧Superpower Public Diplomacy ‧Transnational Diplomacy and Global Security

VB06-96	Global Developments in Nation Branding and Promotion: Theoretical and Practical Approaches
	Andreas Masouras/ 9781668459065/ Price:US$ 180.00

	By taking corporate marketing concepts and applying them to countries, nation branding is a way for these regions to enhance their reputations and project a desired image for international recognition. New modes of publicity and marketing geared towards geographic location fall into this category, leading nation branding to have vast benefits for the economies and societies of countries. New marketing strategies have emerged and are being adopted to consequently brand countries with the purpose of economic growth. By studying these emerging strategies and methods, nations can best develop a desired brand and reputation to foster growth and prosperity. Global Developments in Nation Branding and Promotion: Theoretical and Practical Approaches presents the functionality of nation branding in benefiting the positioning and identity promotion of nations. The chapters address theoretical considerations of the nature of nation brands and their implications in measuring branding inference. Covering topics such as country of origin association, memory politics, and international relations, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for brand managers, politicians, government officials, marketers, communication consultants, business leaders and executives, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Corporate Performance ‧Country of Origin Association ‧Country Transformation ‧Critical Infrastructure ‧Cultural Heritage ‧Destination Brand Personality ‧E-Servicescape ‧International Relations ‧Memory Politics ‧Nation branding ‧Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises

VB06-95	Reimagining Systems Thinking in a Post-Pandemic World
	M. Elizabeth Azukas/ 9781668472897/ Price:US$ 165.00

	The COVID-19 pandemic caused the largest systemic disruption in history. The pandemic was a complex phenomenon that impacted economic, political, and education systems. The pandemic had widespread business impacts, having forced many businesses to close, and the world is still impacted by the effects of supply chain disruptions. The pandemic also impacted political systems with disputes over mask mandates, lockdowns, and vaccine distribution. The COVID-19 pandemic further caused the most extensive education system disruption in history. The pandemic has highlighted the world’s complex interdependent structures, and it will require a multidisciplinary systems thinking approach for post-pandemic recovery and future pandemic prevention. Reimagining Systems Thinking in a Post-Pandemic World examines the role of systems thinking in a post-pandemic world. It identifies effective models of systems thinking and destems design and generates continuous knowledge building on systems thinking by addressing a multitude of industries and service communities. This book provides value in understanding the complexities of an interconnected world and in the exploration of effective approaches to systems thinking and design. Covering topics such as blended learning, local governments, and systems thinking, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for practitioners, policymakers, healthcare providers, business leaders and managers, educators of both K-12 and higher education, pre-service teachers, administrators and faculty, teacher educators, sociologists, librarians, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Blended Learning ‧COVID-19 Pandemic ‧Gamification ‧Higher Education ‧Learners With Autism ‧Local Governments ‧Online Learning ‧Post-Pandemic ‧Programming ‧Systems Thinking

VB06-94	Transformation and Efficiency Enhancement of Public Utilities Systems: Multidimensional Aspects and Perspectives
	Jordan Gjorchev/ 9781668477342/ Price:US$ 165.00

	Much remains to be known about public utilities system organization, efficiency, management, legislation, practices, and solutions worldwide, as well as the implications for sustainable development in different countries. Thus, a better understanding of the different management practices in public utilities across different contexts is needed to assess their impact on efficiency and sustainability, especially in the changed climate conditions. Transformation and Efficiency Enhancement of Public Utilities Systems: Multidimensional Aspects and Perspectives considers the necessity to transform public utilities systems towards sustainability and efficiency. This publication investigates the performance management process of public utility systems and evaluates the efficiency of public utilities to propose potential improvements. The book encourages amenable authorities to create more efficient and effective management systems and improve their performance. Additionally, it provides the government with a systemic approach to public utilities system transformation and development. Covering key topics such as public hygiene, sustainability, and environmental protection, this premier reference source is ideal for government officials, policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Educational Systems ‧Environmental Protection ‧Public Hygiene ‧Public Services ‧Public Urban Spaces ‧Public Utility System Evolution ‧Sustainability ‧Utilities Systems ‧Waste Management ‧Water Management ‧Water Supply

VB06-93	Principles of Financial Control in the Public Sector
	Plamena Georgieva Nedyalkova/ 9781668488874/ Price:US$ 140.00

	Principles of Financial Control in the Public Sector delves into the compliance and implementation of control principles by control institutions in the public sector. The book uses examples from control practice to highlight the problems and weaknesses of financial control bodies resulting from their irregular action and influence. The Public Financial Inspection Agency (PFIA) in Bulgaria serves as a case study and proposes a methodology for ensuring the quality implementation of financial control principles during inspections. The book presents current issues in the field of financial control, which are of interest to a wide range of readers. The book's research methodology covers the stages for implementation of financial control principles and their application in the control technology and process. The empirical part of the book uses information from 2,450 reports on financial inspections by PFIA from 2007 to 2011, annual reports on the activity of PFIA from 2007 to 2011 and 2019 to 2022, and research results by various NGOs in the field of financial control, such as the Center for Study of Democracy and the Association for Combating Economic Fraud. It is suitable for students, practitioners, senior officials, academics, auditors, accountants, financiers, and business owners who have continuous contact with state offices and administration. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Accommodation ‧Accounting ‧Control ‧Governance ‧Institutions ‧Law ‧Principles ‧Public Sector ‧Regulation ‧State Administration

VB06-92	Government Response to Disruptive Innovation: Perspectives and Examinations
	Sam B. Edwards, III/ 9781668464335/ Price:US$ 165.00

	With the increasing pace of disruptive innovation, the world in general and governments in particular are experiencing challenges in adapting their systems to these new technologies. While the focus is on disruptive industries, these innovations also disrupt how governments regulate industries and technologies. The regulatory and policy choices governments and other regulatory bodies make have a profound impact on the industry by decreasing or magnifying uncertainty. Many of these disruptive technologies offer opportunities and challenges to the way governments interact in their communities. Government Response to Disruptive Innovation: Perspectives and Examinations presents research and case studies on government responses to disruptive innovations from a wide array of countries. It addresses the effects on the development of these innovations as a result of responses governments make. Covering topics such as citizen partnerships, communication technology development, and government action, this premier reference source is a dynamic resource for legal professionals, activists, government officials, sociologists, business leaders and executives, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Artificial Intelligence in Legal Services ‧Autonomous Vehicles ‧Citizen Partnerships ‧Communication Technology Development ‧Contentious Politics ‧Cryptocurrencies ‧Disruptive Innovations ‧Educational Technology ‧Government Action ‧Security and Privacy of Digital Money

VB06-91	AI, IoT, and Blockchain Breakthroughs in E-Governance
	Kavita Saini/ 9781668477014/ Price:US$ 180.00

	There is now a plethora of internet of things (IoT) devices on the market that can connect to the internet and the desired environment to produce sufficient and reliable data that is required by the government administration for a variety of purposes. Additionally, the potential benefits of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning into governance are numerous. Governments can use AI and machine learning to enforce the law, detect fraud, and monitor urban areas by identifying problems before they occur. The government can also use AI to easily automate processes and replace mundane and repetitive tasks. AI, IoT, and Blockchain Breakthroughs in E-Governance defines and emphasizes various AI algorithms as well as new internet of things and blockchain breakthroughs in the field of e-governance. Covering key topics such as machine learning, government, and artificial intelligence, this premier reference source is ideal for government officials, policymakers, researchers, academicians, practitioners, scholars, instructors, and students. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Algorithms ‧Artificial Intelligence ‧Blockchain ‧Data Analytics ‧E-Governance ‧Governance ‧Government ‧Internet of Things ‧Machine Learning ‧Security

VB06-90	Leadership and Governance for Sustainability
	Neeta Baporikar/ 9781668497128/ Price:US$ 190.00

	Although the study of governance is not new, it has only been recognized in the last two decades as being a crucial factor for organizational success. Successful implementation and the practice of governance in the public sector improves organizational performance through increased efficiency, productivity, quality, and innovation to support sustainability. Leadership and Governance for Sustainability provides critical research on concepts that influence sustainable development policy and examines the role of governance in current development discourse. Covering topics such as governance frameworks, sustainable development, and collaborative government models, this book is ideal for policymakers, government officials, academicians, students, researchers, sustainability advocacy groups, and more. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Collaborative Governance Systems and Models ‧Future of Public Sector Enterprises ‧Governance Frameworks ‧Governance in Public Sector Enterprises ‧History of Governance ‧History of Public Sector Development ‧Knowledge Management in Public Sector Enterprises ‧Leadership in Public Sector Enterprises ‧Policy Frameworks and Planning in Public Sector Enterprises ‧Public Sector Enterprises and Economic Development ‧Public Sector Enterprises and Information Technology ‧Public Sector Enterprises and Sustainable Development

VB06-89	Governance as a Catalyst for Public Sector Sustainability
	Neeta Baporikar/ 9781668469705/ Price:US$ 190.00

	Proper implementation and the practice of governance in the public sector improve organizational performance through increased efficiency, productivity, quality, and innovation. Ultimately, governance helps organizations make better decisions, streamline processes, and reduce re-work, whilst also increasing integrity by bringing transparency and greater collaboration among stakeholders. Governance as a Catalyst for Public Sector Sustainability examines the concepts that have powerfully influenced development policy and investigates the role of governance in these institutions and how they have affected current development discourse. Covering topics such as public health sector sustainability, institutional participatory governance, and human resource information systems, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for government officials, policymakers, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Accountability ‧Agency Theory ‧Contingency Frameworks ‧Human Resource Information Systems ‧Improved Governance ‧Institutional Participatory Governance ‧Leadership and Motivation ‧Public Health Sector Sustainability ‧Public Participation Spaces ‧Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs)

VB06-88	The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Digitalization of Diplomacy
	Floribert Patrick Calvain Endong/ 9781799883951/ Price:US$ 180.00

	New technological innovations have given birth to paradigms such as robotization, increased and advanced mechanization, and dehumanization of public diplomacy around the world. Other related developments have been the acceleration and growing popularization of the smart city concept as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, which have all combined to compel almost all major industries—including diplomacy—to shift online and to be revolutionized. The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Digitalization of Diplomacy explores the influences of the new ICTs, AI, and smart cultures on the conduct of public diplomacy. It further examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the conduct of digital diplomacy in the world and analyzes the implications of the dynamics of ICTs and AI for teaching and research in digital diplomacy. Covering topics such as defense diplomacy, the fourth industrial revolution, and technological determinism, this premier reference source is an essential resource for diplomats, politicians, government officials, ICT developers, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧COVID-19 Pandemic ‧Defense Diplomacy ‧Digital Diplomacy ‧Digital Media ‧Digital Transformation ‧Fourth Industrial Revolution ‧Online Assessment ‧Online Communication ‧Public Diplomacy ‧Social Media Adoption ‧Technological Determinism

VB06-87	Rapid Innovation and Development in the Global Cannabis Market
	Pfano Mashau/ 9781668463475/ Price:US$ 190.00

	In recent years, the public has become acquainted with the benefits of cannabis following the legalization of the use of cannabis-based products such as medicinal products, skincare and body products, CBD, and other developments. This has resulted in an economically viable industry that requires high-level investigation in order for countries to fully benefit from it. Rapid Innovation and Development in the Global Cannabis Market considers the recent innovations and developments in the global cannabis market, captures the effects of different policies governing the industry, and documents products and processes innovations. Covering topics such as market potential, government intervention, and sustainable models, this reference work is ideal for government officials, policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Businesses ‧Cannabis ‧Government Intervention ‧Innovation ‧International Trade ‧Market Potential ‧Policies ‧Public Opinion ‧Sustainable Models ‧Technology

VB06-86	Maintaining International Relations Through Digital Public Diplomacy Policies and Discourses
	Turker Elitas/ 9781668458235/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Communication technologies have become an important tool for instantaneous effects and reactions both individually and collectively. The fact that traditional discourses become digital by transferring them through tools heralded a new understanding of digital in individual and social networks. The tendency to use these features offered by communication technologies in international relations, rather than just individual use, has emerged as a result of being built over digital in their discourse on diplomacy. However, the concepts of transparency and public offering, which do not exist in classical democracy, clearly show themselves in digital public diplomacy. Maintaining International Relations Through Digital Public Diplomacy Policies and Discourses reveals the tendencies of countries, institutions, and their representatives to use communication technologies as a diplomatic tool in international relations practices. It reveals the difference between the discourses built on digital media and classical diplomacy. Covering topics such as crisis management, new media platforms, and international relations, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for government officials, diplomats, social media managers, communications professionals, students and faculty of higher education, libraries, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Cinema ‧Crisis Management ‧Digital Platforms ‧Digital Public Diplomacy ‧International Policy ‧International Relations ‧Media ‧Migration ‧New Media Platforms ‧Social Media Platforms

VB06-103	Management, Technology, and Economic Growth in Smart and Sustainable Cities (9798369303740)
	Jorge A. Ruiz-Vanoye/ IGI-97903740/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Management, Technology, and Economic Growth in Smart and Sustainable Cities provides a timely and essential solution to the intricate challenges faced by urban areas. Edited by renowned academic scholar Jorge Ruiz Vanoye, this book features practical contributions from experts across diverse fields. By leveraging mathematical modeling, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies, it offers tangible strategies and insights for the optimal management of smart and sustainable cities. Ideal for professionals, researchers, and executives involved in smart and sustainable city development, this book covers key topics such as smart governance, energy, healthcare, transportation, education, farming, industry, environment, and society. It equips readers with practical guidance and innovative solutions, empowering them to navigate the complexities of modern urban management, drive efficient resource utilization, enhance the quality of life, and foster sustainable economic growth. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Agriculture ‧Artificial Intelligence ‧Economic Growth ‧Energy ‧Environment ‧Governance ‧Healthcare ‧Industry ‧Mathematical Modeling ‧Smart Building ‧Smart Education ‧Smart Farming ‧Smart Governance ‧Smart Transportation ‧Sustainability

VB06-102	Global Perspectives on Social Media Usage Within Governments
	Chandan Chavadi/ 9781668474549/ Price:US$ 165.00

	Global Perspectives on Social Media Usage Within Governments reveals the best practices of various countries regarding the use of social media by central and local governments according to public administration models. The book presents various case studies on the impact of public administration models on social media use in order to contribute to public administration and social media use. Covering topics such as climate action, knowledge behaviors, and citizen participation, this premier reference source is an essential resource for government officials, public administrators, public policy scholars, social media experts, public affairs scholars, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Citizen Participation ‧City Population ‧Climate Action ‧Corporate Feedback Practices ‧Electronic-Based Service Innovation ‧Knowledge Behaviors ‧Knowledge Management ‧Local Governments ‧Municipalities ‧Qualitative Research ‧Social Media

VB06-101	Public Policy's Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
	Mahani Hamdan/ 9781668489079/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Public Policy’s Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals is authored by various esteemed researchers, policymakers, and academics from a multidisciplinary perspective and emphasizes quality research-based studies that contribute to theory, lessons learned, best practices, critical understanding, and policy implications or formulation on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in any country. It supports the acceleration required to implement the SDGs by mobilizing the academic community, policymakers, industry, and civil society to discuss experiences focusing on the SDGs and their implementation in the context of public policy, administration, and governance deemed most important for world regions. Thus, the book will have a global discussion while addressing the SDGs in a way that considers each region’s specificities. It is designed for researchers from the social sciences, arts and humanities, sociology, politics, and the broader interdisciplinary fields of business and economics and also for policymakers, corporations, NGOs, government bodies, research centers, think tanks, and university libraries worldwide. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Affordability of Clean Energy Policies ‧Challenges for Developing Economies ‧Climate Action Policies ‧Digital Government, Industry, And Innovation ‧Global Policy Directions for Good Health and Well-Being ‧Government Strategies to Support Sustainable Development Implementation ‧Inclusive Education Policies ‧Peace and Security ‧Policy Formulation and Implementation ‧Public Policy Best Practices ‧Regional Policy Directions for Good Health and Well-Being ‧Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

VB06-100	Governance Quality, Fiscal Policy, and the Path to a Low-Carbon Future: Perspectives From Developing Economies
	Ibrahim Nandom Yakubu/ 9781668492734/ Price:US$ 180.00

	This book examines the role of institutional quality in the transition to a low-carbon economy from the perspective of developing economies, and assesses how the various fiscal policy tools, such as carbon taxes, subsidies for renewable energy, and green bonds, promote the energy transition. The book significantly contributes to the literature on energy transition and sustainable development in developing economies. While there is a burgeoning literature on energy transition, the majority of it is centered on developed economies. This book fills a significant research gap in the literature by offering an in-depth examination of the challenges and opportunities confronting developing economies in transitioning to cleaner forms of energy and how good governance and sound fiscal policies can facilitate this transition. It also offers insights and practical recommendations for policymakers and practitioners in developing economies. This book is intended for a broad audience, including policymakers, academics, and practitioners working in energy, climate change, and development. It will be of interest to students and researchers studying these topics. The book may be used to understand institutions and the energy transition in developing economies. It may also serve as a teaching resource in courses on environmental economics. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Carbon Tax ‧Climate Resilience ‧Climate-induced Migration ‧Emissions Trading ‧Global Climate Change ‧Government Expenditure ‧Green Finance ‧Institutional Quality ‧Renewable Energy

SB06-517	Rethinking Corruption
	Alina Mungiu-Pippidi/ 9781800379824/ Price:GBP 80.00



SB06-515	Handbook on Asian Public Administration
	M. Shamsul Haque/ 9781839104787/ Price:GBP 185.00



SB06-515	The Fifth Freedom: Guaranteeing an Opportunity-Rich Childhood for All
	David J. Erickson/ 9780815739630/ Price:US$ 24.95



SB06-514	Disaster Management Policies and Practices: Multi-Sector Collaboration in Emergencies and Disasters
	David E. McNabb/ 9781032315591/ Price:GBP 34.99



SB06-514	The Principles of Policy Thought: A Philosophical Approach to Public Policy
	Hae Young Lee/ 9781032375403/ Price:GBP 34.99



SB06-514	Cryptocurrency and Public Policy: Implications for Democracy and Governance
	Donavon Johnson/ 9781032311234/ Price:GBP 34.99



SB06-514	Deficits, Debt, and American Politics: Paper Shackles
	Marc Allen Eisner/ 9781032497549/ Price:GBP 36.99



SB06-514	Policy Evaluation in the Era of COVID-19
	Pearl Eliadis/ 9781032452968/ Price:GBP 120.00



SB06-514	The Reflective Administrator: A Leader-Centered Focus
	Angela Pool-Funai/ 9781032214955/ Price:GBP 35.99



SB06-514	Governance and Public Administration in China
	Toby S. James/ 9781032350820/ Price:GBP 120.00



SB06-514	Governing Well: Reflections on Singapore and Beyond
	W. L. Terence Ho/ 9789811266317/ Price:US$ 38.00



SB06-514	Flattening the Curve: COVID-19 & Grand Challenges for Global Health, Innovation, and Economy
	Chirantan Chatterjee/ 9789811262722/ Price:US$ 168.00



SB06-514	Public Administration in Hong Kong: Dynamics of Reform and Executive-Led Public Policy
	Wei Li/ 9781032049182/ Price:GBP 48.99



SB06-514	Technology and Public Management
	Alan R. Shark/ 9781032341125/ Price:GBP 48.99



SB06-514	Public Administration and Governance in China: Chinese Insights with Global Perspectives
	Leizhen Zang/ 9781032426662/ Price:GBP 44.99



SB06-514	International Public Administrations in Global Public Policy: Sources and Effects of Bureaucratic Influence
	Christoph Knill/ 9781032346724/ Price:GBP 34.99



	Varieties of Precarity: Melting Labour and the Failure to Protect Workers in the Korean Welfare State
	Sophia Seung-yoon Lee/ 9781447369257/ Price:GBP 80.00

	Despite recent achievements in the South Korean economy and development within welfare institutions, new forms of precarious work continue to prevail. This book introduces the concept of ‘melting labour’, which refers the blurring of boundaries between traditional forms of work and workplace and the dissolution of standard employment relationships. Presenting a theoretical framework at the intersection of ‘melting labour’ and institutional protection of workers, it addresses how and why the Korean welfare state has failed to protect precarious workers. Based on rich, in-depth interviews with over 80 precarious workers in Korea, from subcontracted manufacturing workers to platform workers, it provides a real depiction of how workers lose control over their lives and experience precariousness in labour markets.

	Handbook of Research on Transforming Government, Nonprofits, and Healthcare in a Post-Pandemic Era
	Joanne E. Howard/ 9781668423141/ Price:US$ 270.00

	The COVID-19 pandemic has offered the world and its governments many challenges in how they will conduct their responsibilities and best assist their citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic not only brought a global health emergency, but also helped to shed light on systemic inequalities, caused conspiracy and distrust within the masses, and exhausted global health services. The government and nonprofit sector, including healthcare, education, and social service organizations, will have to utilize the best practices, greater collaboration, and joint venturing to survive post pandemic. The Handbook of Research on Transforming Government, Nonprofits, and Healthcare in a Post-Pandemic Era serves as a resource for those in education, healthcare, government, social service, and other nonprofit organizations who wish to advance their missions in an age of uncertainty. It further discusses how democracy can continue to advance the world, its countries, and the way that we see one another. Covering topics such as BIPOC academic leaders, economic development, and health science education, this premier reference source is an essential resource for government officials, public administration, community leaders, advocacy networks, social service organizations, hospital administrators, health officials, medical professionals, students and faculty of higher education, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Academic Medical Centers ‧BIPOC Academic Leaders ‧Diversity Leadership ‧Economic Development ‧Educational Democracy ‧Fiscal Policy ‧Government Funding ‧Health Science Education ‧Innovation Performance ‧Institutional Transformation ‧Mentoring ‧Racial Equity ‧Rail Infrastructure ‧Social Cognitive Theory

	Handbook of Research on the Regulation of the Modern Global Migration and Economic Crisis
	Emilia Alaverdov/ 9781668463345/ Price:US$ 285.00

	Migration is not a new phenomenon; it has a centuries-long history since the world’s population has been characterized by the desire to relocate not only from one country to another, but from one continent to another as well. However, there is a significant difference between the migrations of the past and the current one. Today’s migration is complicated by the strong emotional reaction and hostile attitude from society. The study of migration processes needs interdisciplinary approaches. The Handbook of Research on the Regulation of the Modern Global Migration and Economic Crisis presents emerging research and case studies on global migration in the modern world. Through interdisciplinary approaches, it further showcases the current challenges and approaches in regulation. Covering topics such as forced migration, human trafficking, and national identity, this major reference work is an excellent resource for migration specialists, government officials, politicians, sociologists, economists, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Economic Crisis ‧Forced Migration ‧Geopolitics ‧Global Migration ‧Historical Memory ‧Human Trafficking ‧Islamic Radicalism ‧Mass Displacement ‧Modern War ‧National Identity

	From Poverty to Wellbeing and Human Flourishing: Integrated Conceptualisation and Measurement of Economic Poverty (Volume 1)
	Julio Boltvinik/ 9781447368465/ Price:GBP 80.00

	This book offers a holistic view of Julio Boltvinik’s vast and important work on poverty conceptualisation and measurement. While well known to Spanish-speaking audiences, this volume brings these works together to offer access for English-speaking audiences for the first time. The book provides the foundations, application and empirical examples of Boltvinik’s Integrated Poverty Measurement Method, which could potentially transform poverty narratives globally as it has done in Mexico. Deeply critical of available poverty approaches, it provides a challenging and radically new way of conceiving and measuring poverty, offering the only multidimensional poverty measurement method which includes time-poverty and allows all Aggregate Poverty Measures to be fully calculated.

	Beyond Nudge: Advancing the State-of-the-Art of Behavioural Public Policy and Administration
	Benjamin Ewert/ 9781447369141/ Price:GBP 80.00

	In recent years, a wave of reforms known as ‘nudges’ or ‘behavioural interventions’ have emerged in public policy and administration. ‘Nudge’ policies are created to lightly influence groups in society to change their behaviour, using behavioural insights to solve complex policy problems. Generally, behavioural approaches focus on the psychology underlying the implementation and effects of policies in practice. First published as a special issue of Policy & Politics journal, this book situates these reforms within a broader tradition of methodological individualism. With contributions from international scholars, it demonstrates that when behavioural policies expand their focus beyond the individual, they have the potential to better understand, investigate and shape social outcomes.

	Policy Analysis in Thailand
	Ora-orn Poocharoen/ 9781447367086/ Price:GBP 95.00

	The subject of policy analysis in Thailand is less examined than in Western societies. This is the first English language book to engage in a detailed, comprehensive and current study of policy analysis in Thailand. Providing a broad view of the history, styles and methods of policy analysis in Thailand, it examines policy analysis both within and beyond executive government, revealing the role of parties, military, and interest groups. It will be a valuable resource for policy analysis researchers and practitioners and as a comparison with other volumes in the International Library of Policy Analysis series.

	Policy-Making as Designing: The Added Value of Design Thinking for Public Administration and Public Policy
	Arwin van Buuren/ 9781447365938/ Price:GBP 85.00

	First published as a special issue of Policy & Politics, this book presents original critical reflections on the value of design approaches and how they relate to the classical idea of public administration as a design science. Contributors consider the potential, challenges and applications of design approaches and distinguish between three methods currently characterising the discipline: design as optimisation, design as exploration and design as co-creation. Developing the dialogue around public administration as a design science, this collection explores how a more ‘designerly’ way of thinking can improve public administration and public policy.

	The What Works Centres: Lessons and Insights from an Evidence Movement
	Michael Sanders/ 9781447365099/ Price:GBP 24.99

	The last decade has seen a growing focus on producing evidence-based policy and practice in governments around the world – with a specific focus on causal evidence of the impacts of a particular policy on outcomes for citizens. The UK is a key example of this, with the establishment of 14 What Works Centres which collate, create and translate evidence in different policy and practice domains. In this book, leaders, researchers, and practitioners from these institutions share insights to help understand what has worked so far in the Centres, and what could be done better in future. It offers guidance to policy makers and funders looking to establish new centres, and for academics looking to create similar institutions that can have a practical impact on the improvement of the world around us.

	Understanding Public Services: A Contemporary Introduction
	E.K. Sarter/ 9781447364009/ Price:GBP 22.99

	Perfect for students, it offers a comprehensive account of core public service topics and explains the fundamental elements of working in the public services. Outlining their role in the welfare state, it explores the policies, providers and legalities shaping the context in which public services operate. Students will study concepts of organisational change, strategy, management, leadership and funding, and engage with timely discussions around contemporary public issues such as equality, sustainability and climate change.

	Understanding Public Services: A Contemporary Introduction
	E.K. Sarter/ 9781447363996/ Price:GBP 85.99



	Harnessing Complexity for Better Outcomes in Public and Non-profit Services
	Max French/ 9781447364115/ Price:GBP 12.99

	Building on research in public health, social epidemiology and the social determinants of health, this book presents complexity theory as an alternative basis for an outcome-oriented public management praxis. It takes a critical approach towards New Public Management and provides new conceptual inroads for reappraising public management in theory and practice. It advances two practical approaches: Human Learning Systems (a model for public service reform) and Learning Partnerships (a model for research and academic engagement in complex settings). With up-to-date and extensive discussions on public service reform, this book provides practical and action-oriented guidance for a radical change of course in management and governance.

	Policy Analysis in South Korea
	T.J. Lah/ 9781447362579/ Price:GBP 101.99

	The industrialisation and modernisation in South Korea that followed the Second World War resulted in rapid progress in economic development, public administration, social service provision and the establishment of modern public policy. Bringing together outstanding researchers, this book is the first to examine the theory and practice of policy analysis in South Korea. The volume explores the historical development of policy analysis, and procedures for decision making at different levels of government. Drawing on case studies, contributors consider the issues and players that affect executive and legislative branch policy analysis, as well as policy design and analysis in the public arena and the shifting role of policy and research institutes, think tanks and post-secondary institutions.

	Welfare That Works for Women?: Mothers' Experiences of the Conditionality within Universal Credit
	Kate Andersen/ 9781447366386/ Price:GBP 45.00

	his book analyses fresh empirical evidence which demonstrates the gendered impacts of the new conditionality regime within Universal Credit. It shows how the regime affects women's unpaid caring roles, their position in the paid labour market and their agency regarding engagement in unpaid care and paid work. Ultimately, it highlights the impacts on low-income women's position in the UK social security system and society. Drawing on in-depth interviews with mothers, this book offers a compelling narrative and crucial policy recommendations to improve the gendered impact of Universal Credit and make the social citizenship framework in the UK more inclusive of women.

	Handbook of Research on Applied Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Government Processes
	David Valle-Cruz/ 9781668456248/ Price:US$ 315.00

	Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have boomed in the 21st century. These emerging and disruptive technologies are immersed in our lives, from apps in mobile devices, the purchases we make on the internet streaming platforms, and even court decisions and predictive policing. Together with science and certain needs, relevant implementations of AI and robotics arise, related to its transparency, resulting in biases, the kinds of applications that can be implemented, and the degree of workforce replacement in decision-making assistance. It is essential to analyze the widely used AI techniques, the application of these technologies in different sectors, the implications of AI and robotics on society and welfare, and more. The Handbook of Research on Applied Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Government Processes presents state-of-the-art research on AI and robotics in different fields of knowledge, its benefits, applications, and implications. It features chapters containing theoretical and practical research that analyzes the transparency and expandability of AI in different fields, as well as the analysis of unexpected results, biases, and cases of discrimination. Covering topics such as criminal intelligence, artificial intelligence-based chatbots, and gender violence, this major reference work is an excellent resource for government officials, practitioners in the public sector, business administrators and managers, IT professionals, law enforcement, federal agencies, students and faculty of higher education, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Artificial Intelligence-Based Chatbots ‧Big Data Algorithms ‧Criminal Intelligence ‧Deep Learning Implementation ‧Formal Language in Law ‧Gender Violence ‧Intelligent Robots ‧National Governments ‧Public Administration ‧Soil-Structure Interaction ‧Systems Thinking

VB06-84	Cybersecurity Measures for E-Government Frameworks
	Noor Zaman/ 9781799896258/ Price:US$ 190.00

	As an application of information technology (IT), e-government is used for delivery in government for services and information exchange between the government and the public. This electronic service delivery is an important innovation to society; however, it also attracts hackers and cyberattacks. It is essential to provide fast protection application software and structure. Cybersecurity Measures for E-Government Frameworks provides security techniques and measures to e-governance applications. It further discusses emerging technologies in the cybersecurity field as well as the specific uses they have to e-government technologies. Covering topics such as cyberattack detection, deep learning, and preventive approaches, this book is an essential resource for government officials, security professionals, students and educators of higher education, IT professionals, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Advanced Security Measures ‧Binary Images ‧Cyber Attack Detection ‧Decision Tree ‧Deep Learning ‧Integrity Attacks ‧Internet of Things ‧Preventive Approaches ‧Privacy and Security Challenges ‧Secure Information Flow ‧Software-Defined Networks

VB06-82	Future Role of Sustainable Innovative Technologies in Crisis Management
	Mohammed Ali/ 9781799898160/ Price:US$ 185.00

	The increasing use of innovative technologies by global businesses has sparked debate about their application in crisis resolution. Resolution tools can be used by global businesses to manage various types of crisis situations, such as natural disasters, information security issues, economic downturns, health crisis situations, and sustainability issues in education, among others. Further study and consideration of the uses of technology in the areas of crisis and change management and intra-company communication practice in the context of global business must be done to ensure successful and sustainable businesses. Future Role of Sustainable Innovative Technologies in Crisis Management raises awareness of the multifaceted field of new technology in crisis management that has resulted in a paradigm shift in the way contemporary industries and global businesses communicate and conduct their daily business operations. This book defines the scope of innovative technologies as the application of new technologies to support the resolution of various types of crisis situations to achieve regulatory compliance and improved risk management in an effective and automated manner. Covering topics such as sustainable business and disaster scenarios, this reference work is ideal for managers, entrepreneurs, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Accounting Technologies ‧Artificial Intelligence ‧Big Data ‧Crisis Management ‧Cyber Risk Management ‧Disaster Scenarios ‧Global Business ‧Human Resources ‧Information Technologies ‧Interconnected Devices ‧Machine Learning ‧Sustainable Business

VB06-81	Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Development in Smart Cities
	P. Swarnalatha/ 9781799892755/ Price:US$ 185.00

	Blockchain technology has great potential to radically change our socio-economic systems by guaranteeing secure transactions between untrusted entities, reducing costs, and simplifying many processes. However, employing blockchain techniques in sustainable applications development for smart cities still has some technical challenges and limitations. Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Development in Smart Cities investigates blockchain-enabled technology for smart city developments and big data applications. This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area. Covering topics such as digital finance, smart city technology, and data processing architecture, this book is an essential reference for electricians, policymakers, local governments, city committees, computer scientists, IT professionals, professors and students of higher education, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧5G ‧Blockchain Technology ‧Data Processing Architecture ‧Digital Finance ‧E-Healthcare ‧Electricity Distribution ‧Electronic Voting ‧Industrial Applications ‧Internet of Things ‧Smart City Technology ‧Smart Educational Systems ‧Sustainability

VB06-80	Multidimensional Approach to Local Development and Poverty: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges Post COVID-19
	Joao Conrado de Amorim Carvalho/ 9781799889267/ Price:US$ 165.00

	The phenomenon of poverty, despite being aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, is recurrent and very harmful in peripheral countries. There seems to be no single solution, as each country faces its specificities, requiring an immersion into its causes and consequences. Multidimensional Approach to Local Development and Poverty: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges Post COVID-19 discusses the results of research conducted on the multivariate causes of hunger and poverty and how the pandemic has aggravated this problem, as well as the local development initiatives that have been implemented to mitigate the problem. Covering a range of topics such as sustainable development and public policy, this book is ideal for policymakers, government officials, practitioners, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Crowdfunding ‧Entrepreneurship ‧Fair Trade Practices ‧Foreign Direct Investment ‧Local Development ‧Microfinance ‧Poverty ‧Public Policy ‧Rural Tourism ‧Sustainable Development

VB06-77	Blockchain Technologies and Applications for Digital Governance
	Pradeep Nijalingappa/ 9781799884941/ Price:US$ 190.00

	Since its inception, blockchain has evolved to become a crucial trending technology that massively impacts the fast-paced digital world. It has been a game-changing technology that is underpinned with cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin that eventually closed the doors for hacking activities. As blockchain is utilized across areas such as banking, voting, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, it is important to examine the current trends, difficulties, opportunities, and future directions in order to utilize its full potential. Blockchain Technologies and Applications for Digital Governance addresses the impacts and future trends of blockchain, particularly for digital governance, and demonstrates the applications of blockchain in digital governance using case studies. Covering a range of topics from cybersecurity to real estate tokenization, it is ideal for industry professionals, researchers, academicians, instructors, practitioners, and students. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Blockchain ‧Cybersecurity ‧Digital Governance ‧Digital Product Memory ‧Food Supply Chain Management ‧Medical Record Management ‧Military Applications ‧Pandemic Disease Prevention ‧Public Employment Systems ‧Real Estate Tokenization ‧Transportation

VB06-76	Smart Cities, Citizen Welfare, and the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals
	Ana Cristina Pego/ 9781799877868/ Price:US$ 165.00

	The smart city is a driver of change, innovation, competitiveness, and networking for businesses and organizations based on the concept of the Sustainable Development Goals for the 2030 agenda. The importance of a new paradigm regarding the externalities of the environment, citizen welfare, and natural resources in cities as an impact of urban ecosystems is the main objective for sustainable development in cities through 2030. Smart Cities, Citizen Welfare, and the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals provides innovative insights into the key developments and new trends associated with online challenges and opportunities in smart cities based on the concept of the Sustainable Development Goals. The content within this publication represents research encompassing corporate social responsibility, economic policy, and city planning. This book serves as a vital reference source for urban planners, policymakers, managers, entrepreneurs, graduate-level students, researchers, and academicians seeking coverage on topics centered on conceptual, technological, and design issues related to smart city development in Europe. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Circular Economy ‧Cybersecurity ‧Economic Policy ‧Environmental Sustainability ‧Innovation ‧Privacy ‧Renewable Energy ‧Smart Cities ‧Smart Mobility ‧Smart Technology ‧Sustainable Development Goals ‧Urban Planning ‧Urbanization

	Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Studies on Healthcare, Culture, and the Environment
	Mika Markus Mervio/ 9781799889960/ Price:US$ 270.00

	As healthcare, culture, and the environment remain crucial aspects of modern society, the current issues and opportunities within each sector must be examined and considered in order to ensure their success in the future. These critical fields should be studied in relation to each other as they must work in tandem to create a better society. The Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Studies on Healthcare, Culture, and the Environment presents innovative ideas and emerging research to highlight critical trends focusing on the relationship between healthcare, environmental wellbeing, and society and culture. Covering a range of topics such as sustainability, leadership, and food security, this reference work is ideal for industry professionals, researchers, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Adaptive Organizational Systems ‧Culture ‧Economics ‧Environmental Health ‧Food Security ‧Health Insurance ‧Health Literacy ‧Healthcare ‧Leadership ‧Organizational Resilience ‧Renewable Energies ‧Safety Cultures ‧Sustainability

	Handbook of Research on Cyber Approaches to Public Administration and Social Policy
	Fahri Ozsungur/ 9781668433805/ Price:US$ 315.00

	During the COVID-19 era, the functions of social policy and public administration have undergone a meaningful change, especially with the advancement of digital elements and online and virtual functions. Cyber developments, cyber threats, and the effects of cyberwar on the public administrations of countries have become critical research subjects, and it is important to have resources that can introduce and guide users through the current best practices, laboratory methods, policies, protocols, and more within cyber public administration and social policy. The Handbook of Research on Cyber Approaches to Public Administration and Social Policy focuses on the post-pandemic changes in the functions of social policy and public administration. It also examines the implications of the cyber cosmos on public and social policies and practices from a broad perspective. Covering topics such as intersectional racism, cloud computing applications, and public policies, this major reference work is an essential resource for scientists, laboratory technicians, professionals, technologists, computer scientists, policymakers, students, educators, researchers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Cloud Computing Applications ‧Cyberterrorism ‧Financial Literacy Practices ‧Human Capital Development ‧Intersectional Racism ‧Public Policies ‧Public Sector Digitalization ‧Social Media ‧Social Work ‧Supply Chain Management ‧Systemic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA) ‧Work-Life Balance

	Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence in Government Practices and Processes
	Jose Ramon Saura/ 9781799896098/ Price:US$ 315.00

	In today’s global culture where the internet has established itself as a main tool of communication, the global system of economy and regulations, as well as data and decisions based on data analysis, have become essential for public actors and institutions. Governments need to be updated and use the latest technologies to understand what society’s demands are, and user behavioral data, which can be pulled by intelligent applications, can offer tremendous insights into this. The Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence in Government Practices and Processes identifies definitional perspectives of behavioral data science and what its use by governments means for automation, predictability, and risks to privacy and free decision making in society. Many governments can train their algorithms to work with machine learning, leading to the capacity to interfere in the behavior of society and potentially achieve a change in societal behavior without society itself even being aware of it. As such, the use of artificial intelligence by governments has raised concerns about privacy and personal security issues. Covering topics such as digital democracy, data extraction techniques, and political communications, this book is an essential resource for data analysts, politicians, journalists, public figures, executives, researchers, data specialists, communication specialists, digital marketers, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧AI Education ‧Artificial Intelligence ‧Data Extraction Techniques ‧Digital Democracy ‧Geopolitics ‧Local Governments ‧Political Communications ‧Social Credit System ‧Social Justice Concerns ‧Supply Chains ‧Urban Governance

	Handbook of Research on Special Economic Zones as Regional Development Enablers
	Paulo Guilherme Figueiredo/ 9781799876199/ Price:US$ 305.00

	Special economic zones (SEZs) are important doorways for countries to attract foreign investment and promote trade. A strong correlation between the creation of SEZs and economic development indicators has also been identified in previous studies, at the municipal level, in China. Thus, the fundamental question that needs to be explored is to what extent SEZs can play the role of development enablers in different regions, development states, and institutional settings. The Handbook of Research on Special Economic Zones as Regional Development Enablers discusses the diverse and international track records in the implementation of SEZs, the interplay of SEZ models and local institutional infrastructure and stakeholders, and the SEZ models that can best fit certain development states and/or settings. Covering topics such as the Belt and Road Initiative, local and national economies, and regional integration, this book is essential for government officials, development officers, scholars, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, public decision makers, aid agencies, company executives, investors, and academicians. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Belt and Road Initiative ‧Development ‧Economic Indicators ‧Foreign Investment ‧Free Trade Zones ‧Governance ‧Local, National, and Regional Economies ‧Regional Integration ‧Special Economic Zones (SEZs)

	The Failure of Child Support: Gendered systems of inaccessibility, inaction and irresponsibility
	Kay Cook/ 9781447348863/ Price:GBP 80.00

	Drawing on interviews with informants from a diverse range of 16 countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, Portugal, Norway, Peru, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Nigeria, this book examines how child support systems often fail to transfer payments from separated fathers to mothers and their children. It lays out how these systems are structured in ways that render them ineffective, while positioning women as responsible for their failures. The book charts the demise of child support as a feminist intervention, resituating it as gendered governance practice that operates by making the system inaccessible, failing to deliver outcomes, and condoning fathers’ irresponsibility. It identifies how the gender order is entrenched through child support failure and offers possibilities for feminist reform.

	Analysing the Trust-Transparency Nexus: Multi-level Governance in the UK, France and Germany
	Ian Stafford/ 9781447355212/ Price:GBP 80.00

	Is transparency a necessary condition to build and restore citizen and civil society trust in governance and democracy? Throughout Europe there is a growing demand for effective forms of citizen engagement and decentralisation in policy making to increase trust and engage increasingly diverse populations. This volume addresses the relationship between trust and transparency in the context of multi-level governance. Drawing on fieldwork from the UK, France and Germany, this comparative analysis examines different efforts to build trust between key actors involved in decision making at the sub-national level. It outlines the challenges of delivering this agenda and explores the paradox that trust might require transparency, yet in some instances transparency may undermine trust.

	Facts, Values and the Policy World
	Phil Ryan/ 9781447364542/ Price:GBP 85.00

	Many policy analysts –and citizens interested in public issues– believe that rigorous thought should be uncontaminated by values, which are merely subjective. Policy analysis, however, is about what is worth doing and therefore inherently values based. This accessible book reveals the damage that this contradiction inflicts on policy analysis and society. It also demonstrates the real-world failings of various influential alternatives to the ‘value-free’ ideal. By showing that values are amenable to critical analysis, this book provides a solid foundation for a comprehensive approach that re-imagines the scope and role of policy analysis in contemporary society.

	Towards a New Civic Bureaucracy: Lessons from Sustainable Development for the Crisis of Governance
	Matthew J. Quinn/ 9781447359647/ Price:GBP 80.00

	In this timely analysis, Matthew Quinn plots a landmark reimagination of governance and public administration, underpinned by sustainable development and civic republicanism. He draws on governance literature and Foucault’s concept of governmentality to demonstrate the anachronism of existing bureaucratic norms and how these have thwarted sustainability and fuelled right populism. Using international examples and the author’s own extensive experience in sustainability governance as a senior UK official, the book proposes a new civic bureaucracy which fosters societal engagement and dialogue. It sheds new light on debates about the emerging crisis of governance, the role of public bureaucracy and the means to embed sustainability in governance.

	Research Anthology on Citizen Engagement and Activism for Social Change, 3-Vols/Set.
	Information Resources Management Association/ 9781668437063/ Price:US$ 1040.00

	Activism and the role everyday people play in making a change in society are increasingly popular topics in the world right now, especially as younger generations begin to speak out. From traditional protests to activities on college campuses, to the use of social media, more individuals are finding accessible platforms with which to share their views and become more actively involved in politics and social welfare. With the emergence of new technologies and a spotlight on important social issues, people are able to become more involved in society than ever before as they fight for what they believe. It is essential to consider the recent trends, technologies, and movements in order to understand where society is headed in the future. The Research Anthology on Citizen Engagement and Activism for Social Change examines a plethora of innovative research surrounding social change and the various ways citizens are involved in shaping society. Covering topics such as accountability, social media, voter turnout, and leadership, it is an ideal work for activists, sociologists, social workers, politicians, public administrators, sociologists, journalists, policymakers, social media analysts, government administrators, academicians, researchers, practitioners, and students. Coverage: The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Accountability ‧Community-Led Ecosystem ‧Innovation in Civic Education ‧Leadership ‧Neighborly Community ‧Social Change ‧Social Media Advocacy ‧Socially Responsive Pedagogy ‧Student Civic Engagement ‧Voter Turnout ‧Youth Engagement in Media Involvement

VB06-74	Information Technology Applications for Crisis Response and Management
	Jon W. Beard/ 9781799872108/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Information Technology Applications for Crisis Response and Management provides a multi-disciplinary perspective on current and cutting-edge research exploring and extending our understanding of the use of information systems and information technology to support responses to crises of all kinds—accidental, intentional, and acts of nature. The chapters in this book focus on the design, development, implementation, use, and evaluation of information system technologies and methodologies to support crisis response and management, as well as technology management-related issues for crisis response and management. While highlighting technical, cognitive, organizational, and human-focused issues within the field, this book is ideal for policymakers, IT specialists, government officials, crisis response teams, managers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the use of information technology and information systems to support diverse types of crises. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Crisis Management ‧Crisis Response ‧Data Analytics ‧Decision Making ‧GIS ‧Information Technology ‧Natural Disasters ‧Operator Crisis Communication ‧Power Distribution Systems ‧Technology Management

VB06-73	Simulation and Game-Based Learning in Emergency and Disaster Management
	Nicole K. Drumhiller/ 9781799840879/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Simulation and Game-Based Learning in Emergency and Disaster Management is a cutting-edge research book that examines the best practices and holistic development when it comes to simulation learning within emergency and disaster management as well as global security. Drawing upon the neuroscience of learning, classroom instruction can be enhanced to incorporate active-experiential learning activities that positively impact a learner with long-term information retention. Each simulation project is carried out in different environments, with different goals in mind, and developed under various constraints. For these reasons, this book will provide insight into the simulation planning and development process, provide examples of online simulations and game-based learning activities, and provide insight on simulation development and implementation that can be used across disciplines in educational and training settings. As such, it is ideal for academicians, instructional designers, curriculum designers, education professionals, researchers, and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Active Learning ‧Brain Learning Theory ‧Curriculum Mapping ‧Emergency Management ‧Game-Based Learning ‧Gamification ‧Healthcare ‧Instructional Design ‧Neuroscience ‧Project Management

VB06-72	Behavioral-Based Interventions for Improving Public Policies
	Viorel Mihaila/ 9781799827313/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Behavioral-based intervention in designing public policies has become an important field of study in recent years with empirical studies devoted to analyzing how to design better policies from the fields of behavioral economics, social psychology, sociology, anthropology, economy, political science, design (human-centered design and design thinking), or effective state and non-state bureaucracies throughout the world. Therefore, it is important to explore this original research on behavioral policymaking that starts from the development of policies following all the way through to the implementation of them and the many stages in between. Current research on public policy seeks to provide insights and support leadership in public administration within the framework of behavioral science. Behavioral-Based Interventions for Improving Public Policies aims to provide a glimpse of the theoretical frameworks in use and some of the latest practical reported research findings for behavioral-based intervention in designing public policies. The chapters will explore policymaking knowledge applied in different types of communities and cultural environments. While highlighting topic areas that include policymaking, policy infrastructure, and policy adoption, this book is ideally intended for professionals and researchers working in the fields of policymaking, administrative sciences and management, behavioral economics, social psychology, sociology, anthropology, economy, or political science along with practitioners, stakeholders, academicians, and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Administrative Sciences ‧Behavioral Economics ‧Behavioral Science ‧Healthy Behaviors ‧Policy Infrastructure ‧Political Science ‧Public Policy ‧Public Policy Implementation ‧Social Norms/Beliefs ‧Sociology

VB06-71	Digital Services in Crisis, Disaster, and Emergency Situations
	Lidia Oliveira/ 9781799867050/ Price:US$ 215.00

	The contemporary world is characterized by the massive use of digital communication platforms and services that allow people to stay in touch with each other and their organizations. On the other hand, it is also a world with great challenges in terms of crisis, disaster, and emergency situations of various kinds. Thus, it is crucial to understand the role of digital platforms/services in the context of crisis, disaster, and emergency situations. Digital Services in Crisis, Disaster, and Emergency Situations presents recent studies on crisis, disaster, and emergency situations in which digital technologies are considered as a key mediator. Featuring multi- and interdisciplinary research findings, this comprehensive reference work highlights the relevance of society’s digitization and its usefulness and contribution to the different phases and types of risk scenarios. Thus, the book investigates the design of digital services that are specifically developed for use in crisis situations and examines services such as online social networks that can be used for communication purposes in emergency events. Highlighting themes that include crisis management communication, risk monitoring, digital crisis intervention, and smartphone applications, this book is of particular use to governments, institutions, corporations, and professionals who deal with crisis, disaster, and emergency scenarios, as well as researchers, academicians, and students working in fields such as communications, multimedia, sociology, political science, and engineering. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Biometric Data ‧Communication Crisis Management ‧COVID-19 ‧Digital Crisis Intervention ‧Information Technology ‧Pandemic ‧Post-Disaster Recovery ‧Public Security Policy ‧Risk Monitoring ‧Smartphone Applications ‧Social Media ‧Trauma Recovery

VB06-70	Processual Perspectives on the Co-Production Turn in Public Sector Organizations
	Anja Overgaard Thomassen/ 9781799849759/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Processual Perspectives on the Co-Production Turn in Public Sector Organizations is an essential reference book that examines, unfolds, and develops approaches to co-production and implementation as dynamic, processual, collaborative, sensemaking, and as requiring and resulting in capacity building and learning. Moreover, the book examines new approaches to engage citizens and public sector actors in collaborative and co-productive processes, especially with concern for new goals pertaining to sustainability, social equity, democratic legitimacy, etc. Covering topics that include knowledge management and collective leadership, the book presents perspectives on capacity building, learning, change, and evaluation in organizations and current research in different areas of the public sector. It is intended for public sector administrators and managers investigating the relevancy, approaches, and methods in co-production. Furthermore, it targets civil actors and welfare service users, leaders and managers of public organizations, researchers, academicians, and students in programs that include social welfare development, public administration, political science, and organizational development. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Co-Creation of Knowledge ‧Co-Evaluate ‧Co-Production ‧Collaboration ‧Collective Leadership ‧Governance ‧Knowledge Building ‧Public Sector Management ‧Sensemaking

VB06-69	Africa's Platforms and the Evolving Sharing Economy
	Immanuel Ovemeso Umukoro/ 9781799832348/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Digital transformation concepts have created new business principles such as the on-demand economy and a new sharing economy. While the on-demand economy has primarily grown out of industrialized economies, especially North America, Africa has been known to exhibit communal living characterized by sharing. Literature has shown that the introduction of ICTs to everyday life and business has redefined the concept of sharing and also evolved an entirely new spectrum of sharing – both in the individual and business settings. Alongside this new spectrum is a new disruptive business model known as the platform business model. While the subject continues to attract interest globally and locally, there is a need to deepen the understanding of this subject to validate global perspectives on platforms as economic drivers within the African context. Africa's Platforms and the Evolving Sharing Economy is an essential reference source that explores evidence-based platform dynamics and their impact on Africa as a continent leveraging technology for economic development. The book also delves into current data protection and privacy issues and the policies and regulations that could impact the design, deployment, and use of platforms for businesses. Featuring research on topics such as digital design, e-commerce, and enterprise information systems, this book is ideally designed for government officials, economists, business executives, managers, academicians, students, researchers, and global finance professionals. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Developing Economy ‧Digital Design ‧Digital Technology ‧E-Commerce ‧Enterprise Information Systems ‧Entrepreneurship ‧Platform Management ‧Shared Economics ‧Social Skepticism ‧World Economics

VB06-68	Examining International Land Use Policies, Changes, and Conflicts
	G. N. Tanjina Hasnat/ 9781799843726/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Though conflicts continue to arise over land use and land cover changes, the conversion of forest land to cropland or other land uses such as housing and urban development have been on the rise in recent years. Decisions regarding land use and land cover influence climate change as well as various natural processes. While proper changes can minimize the effects and speed of climatic changes, the continued adverse changes may be accelerating the deterioration of the world’s condition. Examining International Land Use Policies, Changes, and Conflicts presents the latest research on the present status of land use and land cover changes throughout the world in order to determine appropriate land use policies that can protect earth’s present and future condition. The findings of the studies investigate the conflicts behind the land tenure and land uses in different countries of the world and examines existing policies and the reasons behind changes in them. Ultimately, the book provides readers with knowledge on how land can be managed in a sustained manner, how landscape models are helpful for predicting and determining future land uses, how land can be managed with the best architectural measures, and how urban forestry is helpful for better environmental management and adapting or mitigating climate change effects. Land users, agriculturalists, urban planners, policymakers, government officials, researchers, academicians, and students looking to improve their understanding of this topic for better use of land in the future will find this book to be an asset to their current research. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Conflicts ‧Land Degradation ‧Land Governance ‧Land Regulations ‧Land Tenure ‧Land Use Change ‧Local Land Use ‧Sustainable Development ‧Urban Sprawl ‧Urban Vegetation ‧Urbanization

VB06-67	Handbook of Research on Global Challenges for Improving Public Services and Government Operations
	Cenay Babaoglu/ 9781799849780/ Price:US$ 325.00

	The Handbook of Research on Global Challenges for Improving Public Services and Government Operations provides comprehensive approaches to the study of public administration and public policy from a comparative perspective and includes sound theories and concepts for understanding opportunities and challenges governments face when seeking to improve public services and government operations. The book is a compilation of selective high-quality chapters covering cases, experiences, and practical recommendations on topics related to public administration, public policy, social policy, public management, and public affairs. This book is ideal for policymakers, students, and researchers in the field of public administration, public policy, governance, public management, public affairs, citizen engagement, and administrative sciences and management along with practitioners, stakeholders, and academicians interested in the best practices of various countries in public administration and policy. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Citizen Participation ‧Climate Change and Economic Development ‧Disaster and Conflict Management ‧E-Government ‧Information Communication Technologies ‧Local Governments ‧Public Administration ‧Public Economies ‧Public Policy ‧Public Sectors ‧Public Services

VB06-66	Web 2.0 and Cloud Technologies for Implementing Connected Government
	Zaigham Mahmood/ 9781799845706/ Price:US$ 215.00

	The emergence of cloud computing, internet of things, mobile technologies, and social networking have created better-connected members of the public who are digitally linked with each other in real time. Establishing this two-way interaction between citizens and governments has thus become attractive and an expected feature of governments worldwide. Previously, federal and local governments relied on first-generation technologies to provide basic levels of automation and digitization. Now, because of their desire to become more open, transparent, accountable, and connected, newer technologies including cloud computing, mobile networking, big data analytics, Web 2.0, and social media must be developed and utilized. Web 2.0 and Cloud Technologies for Implementing Connected Government is an essential reference source that presents various dimensions of connected government and connected e-governance visions as well as the latest emerging technologies. Offering development methodologies, practical examples, best practices, case studies, and the latest research, this book covers new strategies for implementing better-connected government models and the technologies that serve to establish these frameworks, including in-depth examinations of mobile technologies, automation, business intelligence, etc. as well as the various ethical and security issues surrounding the use and protection of data. This book is essential for federal, state, and local government officials; policymakers; civil servants; IT specialists; security analysts; academicians; researchers; and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Artificial Intelligence ‧Automation ‧Business Intelligence ‧Cloud Computing ‧Connected Government ‧Data Security ‧Digital Connectivity ‧Digital Government ‧Ethics ‧Mobile Technologies ‧Privacy ‧Security Issues ‧Social Innovation ‧Social Media ‧Web 2.0

SB06-499	Practical Lessons from Policy Theories
	Christopher M. Weible/ 9781447359821/ Price:GBP 80.00

	Leading academics propose eight ways to synthesise and translate state of the art knowledge to equip scholars to communicate their insights with each other and a wider audience. Chapters consider topics such as narratives as tools for influencing policy change, essential habits of successful policy entrepreneurs, and applying cultural theory to navigate the policy process. Providing theoretical clarity and accumulated knowledge, this text highlights the vital importance of translating policy research in practical and understandable ways.

SB06-497	Current Developments in Public Policy Analysis
	Grzegorz Neicu/ 9781682507339/ Price:US$ 150.00

	The study of public policy, including the methods of policy analysis, has been among the most rapidly developing fields in the social sciences over the past several decades. Policy analysis emerged to both better understand the policymaking process and to supply policy decision makers with reliable policy-relevant knowledge about pressing economic and social problems. The book covers the state-of-the-art and the latest developments in public policy analysis. The book will serve as valuable for students and practitioners by challenging them to critically analyze the arguments of policy practitioners as well as political scientists, economists, and political philosophers.

SB06-497	Patterns in Global Health Governance and Policy
	Suleyman Monsen/ 9781682507094/ Price:US$ 150.00

	Global health policy is now being influenced by an ever-increasing number of nonstate and non-intergovernmental actors to include influential foundations, multinational corporations, multi-sectoral partnerships, and civil society organizations. This book outlines the fundamentals of global health, a key element of sustainable development. Taking global approach, it explores the relationship between the globalization process and global health’s social, political, economic and environmental determinants. It points the attention to the actors and forces that shape global policies and actions with an impact on peoples’ health in an increasingly complex global governance context. The book also reviews how globalization is a key driver for the ongoing evolution of global health governance. It describes the massive increases in bilateral and multilateral investments in global health and it highlights the current global and US architecture for performing global health programs.

SB06-497	Advances in Comparative-Historical Analysis
	Kristen Piwuna/ 9781682506875/ Price:US$ 150.00

	Comparative-historical analysis is quite prominent in political science and is present - though much more marginally - in history, economics, and anthropology. The last decade featured the emergence of a significant and growing literature concerning comparative-historical methods. The literature contained in this work offers methodological tools for causal and descriptive inference that go beyond the techniques currently available in mainstream statistical analysis. This book examines comparative-historical analysis within contemporary debates in political science and explores the latest theoretical and conceptual advances. The book seeks to identify the contributions that the new comparative-historical method (CHM) has made to political science and public administration. This compilation provides a thorough and integrated review of comparative-historical methods.

SB06-497	Modern Civil Service Management Techniques: Government Departments and Their Needs
	Chester Alexis C. Buama/ 9781774076651/ Price:US$ 155.00

	This book is aimed at undergraduates studying specific aspects of public administration. It considers the evolution of the civil service throughout the 20th century. In doing so, the book highlights some of the management techniques that have been adopted by the civil service. More importantly, the book shows the ways in which reform can be used to modernize an older institution such as the civil service. The book also introduces some of the frameworks that might be used for partnership with the private sector.

SB06-497	Public Administration in the Developing World: Operating in a Poorly Funded Context
	Chester Alexis C. Buama/ 9781774076705/ Price:US$ 155.00

	The book 'Public Administration in the Developing World: Operating in a poorly funded context' takes the readers through the various ways in which the public administration operates in various developing countries. The book highlights the importance of public administration across several verticals such as sanity, trade, facilities, healthcare, education etc. and relates it to the daily lives of the common citizen. The book mainly emphasizes on the condition of public administration in the countries that lack fund for their operation and how it subsequently impacts the citizens of such countries.

	The Changing Politics and Policy of Austerity
	Stephen McBride/ 9781447359517/ Price:GBP 80.00

	Case studies drawn from Canada, Australia and the European Union provide extensive comparative analysis of fiscal consolidation and the varied political responses against austerity. Contributions examine such themes as privatization, class mobilization and resistance, the crisis of liberal democracy and the rise of the far right. The potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in shaping future austerity and alternatives is signalled. Given the rapidly shifting terrain, this comprehensive handbook provides important insights into a complex and fast-changing period of politics and policy.

	Neoliberalism and the Voluntary and Community Sector in Northern Ireland
	Ciaran Hughes/ 9781447351184/ Price:GBP 80.00

	This book charts the changing relationships between government, voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement. It considers the role these actors have played in rolling out and normalising neoliberal discourses and policies. With lessons about the impact of neoliberal policies on governance, relationships and the peace process, this study explores how a core part of civil society has been shaped by both local policy priorities and broader political and economic processes.

	The Pandemic Within: Policy Making for a Better World
	Hendrik Wagenaar/ 9781447362234/ Price:GBP 24.99

	COVID-19 has exposed defects in our current political–economic order: extreme wealth inequality, an ideology-driven government, a greedy corporate sector, a precarious labour force and a looming climate catastrophe. This accessible book offers a unique blend of moral imagination and social–political analysis to overcome these defects. It focuses on two characteristics of contemporary societies – hegemony and complexity – that have inhibited our ability to imagine, and take seriously, better practices and institutions. Considering housing, work, governance, finance, climate change and more, this book presents feasible and pragmatic solutions which are informed by a comprehensive vision of a flourishing, sustainable and richly democratic society.

	The Pandemic Within: Policy Making for a Better World
	Hendrik Wagenaar/ 9781447362227/ Price:GBP 80.00



VB06-65	Utilizing Decision Support Systems for Strategic Public Policy Planning
	Mohamed Timoulali/ 9781799819165/ Price:US$ 205.00

	Advances in GIS technologies have provided a more robust framework for planners and designers. These frameworks offer greater control and monitoring, which can lead to greater accuracy in policymaking and urban planning. Utilizing Decision Support Systems for Strategic Public Policy Planning is an essential research publication that provides comprehensive research on the possibilities of GIS technology for spatial analysis and visualization. Featuring a wide range of topics such as open data, architecture, and regional development, this book is ideal for design professionals, academicians, policymakers, researchers, professionals, and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Architecture ‧E-Government ‧Geospatial Research ‧ICT Measurement ‧Information Management ‧Land Governance ‧Open Data ‧Project Management ‧Regional Development ‧Security

VB06-64	Cases on Electronic Record Management in the ESARBICA Region
	Segomotso Masegonyana Keakopa/ 9781799825272/ Price:US$ 215.00

	The Eastern and Southern African Regional Branch of the International Council of Archives (ESARBICA) is dedicated to keeping and preserving records and documents so they may be accessible to the public. Constant research and re-examination of current record-keeping methods, such as the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS), is necessary to ensure the preservation and dissemination of information. Cases on Electronic Record Management in the ESARBICA Region is an essential reference source that shares case studies on the development and implementation of records management strategies including the procurement and implementation of EDRMS. Covering topics such as record management strategy development, e-records readiness, and legal frameworks, this book is ideally designed for archivists, librarians, records specialists, knowledge managers, ICT professionals, policymakers, system analysts, project managers, legal officers, academicians, researchers, and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧E-Government ‧E-Records Readiness ‧Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS) ‧Email Management ‧Interoperability ‧Legal Frameworks ‧Long-Term Preservation ‧Professional Standards ‧Public and Private Sector ‧Record Management Strategy Development

VB06-63	Digital Government and Achieving E-Public Participation: Emerging Research and Opportunities
	Manuel Pedro Rodriguez Bolivar/ 9781799815266/ Price:US$ 215.00

	The development of social technologies has brought about a new era of political planning and government interactions. In addition to reducing costs in city resource management, ICT and social media can be used in emergency situations as a mechanism for citizen engagement, to facilitate public administration communication, etc. In spite of all these advantages, the application of technologies by governments and the public sector has also fostered debate in terms of cyber security due to the vulnerabilities and risks that can befall different stakeholders. It is necessary to review the most recent research about the implementation of ICTs in the public sector with the aim of understanding both the strengths and the vulnerabilities that the management models can entail. Digital Government and Achieving E-Public Participation: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of ICT implementation in the public sector that seeks to allow readers to understand how ICTs have forced public administrations to undertake reforms to both their workflow and their means of interacting with citizens. While highlighting topics including e-government, emergency communications, and urban planning, this book is ideally designed for government officials, public administrators, public managers, policy holders, policymakers, public consultants, professionals, academicians, students, and researchers seeking current research on the digital communication channels between elected officials and the citizens they represent. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Artificial Intelligence ‧Citizen Engagement ‧Digital Communications ‧E-Government ‧Emergency Communications ‧Information Society ‧Local Governments ‧Social Media ‧State Governments ‧Urban Planning

VB06-62	Citizen-Responsive Urban E-Planning: Recent Developments and Critical Perspectives
	Carlos Nunes Silva/ 9781799840183/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Among the many ways the world has changed in recent decades, using technology for city planning has become one of the most innovative. Using new, pioneering methods that are reshaping the world into a more efficient and effective society has become the new reality. Citizen-Responsive Urban E-Planning: Recent Developments and Critical Perspectives is a collection of innovative research that presents and discusses various perspectives on facets of citizen engagement in open urban policy processes, all of them based on the widespread use of information and communication technologies in the field of urban/spatial planning. The book offers an updated outline of recent advances in this field as well as a critical perspective of the challenges with which citizen e-participation in urban e-planning is confronted. While highlighting topics including smart ecosystems, urban development, and global intelligence, this book is ideally designed for urban planners, IT consultants, government officials, policymakers, academicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Community Engagement ‧Crowd Sourcing ‧E-Governance ‧Global Intelligence ‧Intelligence Acquisition ‧Online Support Models ‧Smart Ecosystems ‧Smart Technologies ‧Sustainable Technologies ‧Urban Development

VB06-61	Political Decision-Making and Security Intelligence: Recent Techniques and Technological Developments
	Luisa Dall'Acqua/ 9781799815624/ Price:US$ 215.00

	The enormous spread of devices gives access to virtual networks and to cyberspace areas where continuous flows of data and information are exchanged, increasing the risk of information warfare, cyber-espionage, cybercrime, and identity hacking. The number of individuals and companies that suffer data breaches has increased vertically with serious reputational and economic damage internationally. Thus, the protection of personal data and intellectual property has become a priority for many governments. Political Decision-Making and Security Intelligence: Recent Techniques and Technological Developments is an essential scholarly publication that aims to explore perspectives and approaches to intelligence analysis and performance and combines theoretical underpinnings with practical relevance in order to sensitize insights into training activities to manage uncertainty and risks in the decision-making process. Featuring a range of topics such as crisis management, policy making, and risk analysis, this book is ideal for managers, analysts, politicians, IT specialists, data scientists, policymakers, government officials, researchers, academicians, professionals, and security experts. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Cognitive Bias ‧Crisis Management ‧Cyber Security ‧Decision-Making Agents ‧Human Intelligence (Humint) ‧Intelligence Analysis ‧Leadership Intelligence ‧Policy Making ‧Risk Analysis ‧Technical Intelligence (Techint)

VB06-60	Digital Transformation and Its Role in Progressing the Relationship Between States and Their Citizens
	Sam B. Edwards III/ 9781799831525/ Price:US$ 205.00

	Countries at different points of development are affected differently by shifts in the ability to access information. These changes require the action of governments to cope in order to preserve accountability and information access. The progression of these changes could vary between countries based on the level of development. Digital Transformation and Its Role in Progressing the Relationship Between States and Their Citizens is a cutting-edge research publication that examines the relationship between government and citizens especially regarding accountability, communication, and access to information. Featuring a wide range of topics such as electoral reform, free speech, and citizen empowerment, this book is ideal for policymakers, researchers, legal professionals, activists, government employees, and academicians. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Citizen Empowerment ‧Democracy ‧Digital Communications ‧Electoral Reform ‧Electronic Voting Systems ‧First Amendment ‧Free Speech ‧Online Resolution ‧Social Media ‧Tribal Law

VB06-59	Knowledge Management Practices in the Public Sector
	Vasileios Ismyrlis/ 9781799819400/ Price:US$ 215.00

	The public sector provides services to the public and does not expect to acquire financial gain; hence, the practices from the private sector could not be used efficiently without modification, bearing in mind that the main scope of the public organization is to provide quality services to the citizens. Knowledge management can acquire and transfer knowledge in order to succeed in this effort and to confront challenges that exist in the modern knowledge economy. Therefore, knowledge management can play a vital role in the reorganization of the public sector and its necessary organizational change. Knowledge Management Practices in the Public Sector is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of improving the quality of public services through the implementation of knowledge management in public organizations. While highlighting topics including intellectual capital, risk assessment, and organizational strategy, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, ICT consultants, public sector workers, public administrators, government officials, researchers, scholars, and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧E-Government ‧Intellectual Capital ‧Knowledge Sharing ‧Knowledge Transfer ‧Management Science ‧Multicriteria Decision Making ‧Organizational Strategy ‧Risk Assessment ‧Social Capital ‧Social Value

VB06-58	Civic Engagement Frameworks and Strategic Leadership Practices for Organization Development
	Susheel Chhabra/ 9781799823728/ Price:US$ 215.00

	In recent years, the engagement of stakeholders has become imperative for the overall success of an organization. As the global business landscape continues to evolve, promoting modern leadership techniques and engagement with the community have become two key tactics for organizations to remain competitive in the current market. Understanding and implementing these methodologies is pivotal for professionals and researchers around the globe. Civic Engagement Frameworks and Strategic Leadership Practices for Organization Development is a critical reference source that provides vital research on the implementation of strategic leadership techniques for promoting civic engagement and sustaining organizational success. While highlighting topics such as social media strategies, analytical tools, and ethical interventions, this book is ideally designed for managers, executives, politicians, researchers, business specialists, government professionals, consultants, academicians, and students seeking current research on the use of civic engagement and strategic leadership initiatives for the overall development of organizations. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Analytical Tools ‧Civic Learning ‧Community Management ‧Ethical Interventions ‧Networking ‧Political Initiatives ‧Private Sector Organizations ‧Public Policy ‧Social Media Strategies ‧Strategic Governance

VB06-57	Examining the Roles of IT and Social Media in Democratic Development and Social Change
	Vikas Kumar/ 9781799817918/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Social media has emerged as a powerful tool that reaches a wide audience with minimum time and effort. It has a diverse role in society and human life and can boost the visibility of information that allows citizens the ability to play a vital role in creating and fostering social change. This practice can have both positive and negative consequences on society. Examining the Roles of IT and Social Media in Democratic Development and Social Change is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of social media within community development and democracy. While highlighting topics including information capitalism, ethical issues, and e-governance, this book is ideally designed for social workers, politicians, public administrators, sociologists, journalists, policymakers, government administrators, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on social advancement and change through social media and technology. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Campaigning ‧E-Administration ‧E-Governance ‧Ethical Issues ‧Human Rights ‧Information Capitalism ‧Political Change ‧Poverty Reduction ‧Social Media Campaigns ‧Social Movements

VB06-56	Using New Media for Citizen Engagement and Participation
	Marco Adria/ 9781799818281/ Price:US$ 235.00

	Recent technological advancements have made it possible to use moderated discussion threads on social media to provide citizens with a means of discussion concerning issues that involve them. With the renewed interest in devising new methods for public involvement, the use of such communication tools has caused some concern on how to properly apply them for strategic purposes. Using New Media for Citizen Engagement and Participation provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of how social media should be added to public-involvement activities such as citizen juries, public deliberation, and citizen panels. Readers will be offered insights into the critical design considerations for planning, carrying out, and assessing public-involvement initiatives. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as citizen journalism, online activism, and public discourse, this book is ideally designed for corporate professionals, broadcasters, news writers, column editors, politicians, policy managers, government administrators, academicians, researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of political science, communications, sociology, mass media and broadcasting, public administration, and community-service learning. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Campaign Learning ‧Citizen Journalism ‧Digital Communications ‧Digital Media ‧Mainstream Media ‧Mass Communications ‧Online Activism ‧Policy Entrepreneurship ‧Political Discourse ‧Public Discourse

VB06-55	Civic Engagement in Social and Political Constructs
	Susheel Chhabra/ 9781799823643/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Though governments play an important role in everyday life, citizen commitment to understanding government policy and procedures is lacking. Without creating an environment that properly holds governments accountable for their actions, the rights and liberties of citizens become threatened. Civic Engagement in Social and Political Constructs is an essential reference source that discusses global civic engagement practices as well as social change through political means. Featuring research on topics such as citizen participation, political engagement, and political reform, this book is ideally designed for political scientists, politicians, sociologists, researchers, government officials, and students seeking coverage on individual and societal engagement through civic means. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Citizen Participation ‧Civic Society ‧Peacekeeping ‧Political Engagement ‧Political Reform ‧Political System ‧Public Policy ‧Social Change ‧Sociopolitical Pressures ‧Traditional Leadership

VB06-54	Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Policy and Sustainability
	Rituparna Das/ 9781799803157/ Price:US$ 215.00

	In today’s global economy, the role of public policy in managing and ensuring sustainability is an emerging area of research considering modern day issues such as climate change and the depletion of energy resources. The impact that these environmental concerns have on human life has brought to light a new era of economic theories and initiatives to promote a better lifestyle. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Policy and Sustainability is an essential reference source that discusses the role of public policy in managing sustainability within a wide variety of professional industries such as health, education, and business. Featuring research on topics such as sustainable finance, environmental regulation, and information economics, this book is ideally designed for environmental and policy scientists, researchers, conservationists, policymakers, government officials, lawmakers, academicians, and students seeking coverage on the practices of sustainability pertaining to economic development. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Eco-Innovation ‧Energy Economics ‧Environmental Regulation ‧Healthcare Services ‧Human Capital Theory ‧Information Economics ‧Private Education Market ‧Renewable Resources ‧Sustainable Development ‧Sustainable Finance

VB06-53	Employing Recent Technologies for Improved Digital Governance
	Vasaki Ponnusamy/ 9781799818519/ Price:US$ 215.00

	The digital divide, caused by several factors such as poverty and slow communication technologies, has offset the progression of many developing countries. However, with rapid changes in technology, a better collaboration among communities and governance based on the latest research in ICT and technology has begun to emerge. Employing Recent Technologies for Improved Digital Governance is an essential reference source that provides research on recent advances in the development, application, and impact of technologies for the initiative of digital governance. The book has a dual objective with the first objective being to encourage more research in deploying recent trends in the internet for deploying a collaborative digital governance. The second objective is to explore new possibilities using internet of things (IoT) and cloud/fog-based solutions for creating a collaboration between the governance and IT infrastructure. Featuring research on topics such as intelligent systems, social engineering, and cybersecurity, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, government officials, ICT specialists, researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Communication Technologies ‧Cybersecurity ‧Digital Education ‧E-Government ‧ICT Ecosystem ‧Intelligent Systems ‧Public Policy ‧Smart Environment ‧Social Engineering ‧Social Media

VB06-52	Tools, Strategies, and Practices for Modern and Accountable Public Sector Management
	Graca Azevedo/ 9781799813859/ Price:US$ 240.00

	The recent global financial and economic crisis has had surprising effects on several economies worldwide. This global event has promoted the discussion on how ethical, transparent, and rigorous the accountability of public sector institutions is. However, public manager accountability is translated into a vision that goes beyond its sphere of activity, demanding information on how public resources have been managed based on the maximization of social welfare and sustainable development. Tools, Strategies, and Practices for Modern and Accountable Public Sector Management is an essential reference source that discusses the process behind how public resources are managed as well as how they are coordinated to achieve collective success. Featuring research on topics such as corporate responsibility, fiscal accountability, and public administration, this book is ideally designed for researchers, managers, financial authorities, auditors, public managers, public administrators, regulatory authorities, accountants, professionals, and students involved with the accountability and reform of public management in local governments. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Corporate Responsibility ‧Corruption ‧Financial Transparency ‧Fiscal Accountability ‧Local Governance ‧Management Systems ‧Public Administration ‧Risk Management ‧Social Accounting ‧Sustainability Reporting

VB06-51	Handbook of Research on Urban-Rural Synergy Development Through Housing, Landscape, and Tourism
	Aleksandra Krstic-Furundzic/ 9781522599326/ Price:US$ 305.00

	As cities continue to grow with advancing technologies, the spatial and temporal gaps between rural and urban areas are shrinking, thereby requiring the sectors to interact with each other. While the prospect is to develop each area without hampering the newfound synergy between them, there are still many barriers and concerns that hinder this inevitable urban-rural relationship. The Handbook of Research on Urban-Rural Synergy Development Through Housing, Landscape, and Tourism is a pivotal reference source that focuses on the applications and challenges of creating cooperation between urban and rural areas along various fields. While highlighting topics including suburbanization, weekend-residence zones, and homeostasis, this publication is ideally designed for architects, sector managers, region developers, urban planners, urban developers, construction managers, urban studies professionals, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on lessening the urban-rural gap in both global and local contexts. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Building Performance ‧Climate Change ‧Homeostasis ‧Human Wellbeing ‧Shrinking Regions ‧Spatial Patterns ‧Suburbanization ‧Sustainability ‧Territorial Development ‧Weekend-Residence Zones

VB06-50	Leveraging Digital Innovation for Governance, Public Administration, and Citizen Services: Emerging Research and Opportunities
	Nidhi Vij Mali/ 9781522554127/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Digital innovations are often non-linear, non-incremental, and perhaps at times, disruptive processes that have transformed private as well as public service delivery. The rise of digitization has not only overhauled the governance system and enabled greater government-citizen engagement but has also revolutionized public administration. For public organizations to thrive, it is imperative to understand the challenges and applications that digitization can create for the development, deployment, and management of public service processes. Leveraging Digital Innovation for Governance, Public Administration, and Citizen Services: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a comprehensive research book that combines theory and practice, reflecting on public administrative governance and citizen engagement implications of digital innovations and strategies, and how and when they can make a difference in the area of digital application in public administration. Highlighting topics such as e-government, electronic payments, and text mining, this publication is ideal for public administrators, policymakers, government officials, executives, administrators, researchers, academicians, and practitioners in the fields of computer science, information technology, citizen engagement, public management, and governance. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Digital Divide ‧E-Government ‧E-Participation ‧Economic Development ‧Electronic Payment ‧Inclusive Growth ‧Management ‧Netnographic Analysis ‧Technology Adoption ‧Text Mining

VB06-49	Open Government: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, 4-Vols/Set.
	Information Resources Management Association/ 9781522598602/ Price:US$ 1095.00

	Open government initiatives have become a defining goal for public administrators around the world. As technology and social media tools become more integrated into society, they provide important frameworks for online government and community collaboration. However, progress is still necessary to create a method of evaluation for online governing systems for effective political management worldwide. Open Government: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that explores the use of open government initiatives and systems in the executive, legislative, and judiciary sectors. It also examines the use of technology in creating a more affordable, participatory, and transparent public-sector management models for greater citizen and community involvement in public affairs. Highlighting a range of topics such as data transparency, collaborative governance, and bureaucratic secrecy, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for government officials, leaders, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and academicians seeking current research on open government initiatives. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Bureaucratic Secrecy ‧Citizen Participation ‧Civic Responsibility ‧Collaborative Governance ‧Data Transparency ‧Open Data Policy ‧Open Justice ‧Open Standards and Formats ‧Public Administration ‧Public Policy

SB06-513	Surveillance, Transparency, and Democracy: Public Administration in the Information Age
	Akhlaque Haque/ 9780817359881/ Price:US$ 24.95



SB06-506	Public Administration: An Introduction
	Marc Holzer/ 9781138579668/ Price:GBP 79.99



SB06-497	Culture and Values at the Heart of Policy Making: An Insider's Guide
	Stephen Muers/ 9781447356158/ Price:GBP 21.99

	Why do so many government policies fail to achieve their objectives? Why are our political leaders not held to account for policy failures? Stephen Muers draws on his years of experience as a senior government policy maker, as well as global research with examples ranging from the collapse of the Soviet Union to Cold-War Germany, the election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum, to expose the crucial impact culture and values have on policy success and political accountability.

SB06-491	Engaging with Policy, Practice and Publics: Intersectionality and Impacts
	Sarah Marie Hall/ 9781447350378/ Price:GBP 42.99

	Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Engagement with non-academic groups and actors – such as policy-makers, industry, charities and activist groups, communities, and the public – in the co-production of knowledge and real-world impact is increasingly important in academic research. Drawing on empirical research, interdisciplinary methodologies, and broad international perspectives, this collection offers a critical examination of the liminal space of interactions between policy and research as spaces of difference and engagement, showing them to be far from apolitical. The authors consider what, and who, are present in these encounter spaces and examine how pre-existing perceptions about differences in social identity, positionality and knowledge can affect engagement, equity and research outcomes.

SB06-490	Illustrated Handbook of Public Policy
	3G Editorial Board/ 9781984635419/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Public policy is best described as the broad area of government laws, regulations, court decisions, and local ordinances. In any economic system, there is a role for the state and for government policy. This handbook will discuss the benefits and drawbacks from the point of view that globalization made in the developing countries in the three important fields such as economic and trade processes, education and health systems and culture effects.

SB06-489	Reconsidering Policy: Complexity, Governance and the State
	Kate Crowley/ 9781447333111/ Price:GBP 79.99

	For nation-states, the contexts for developing and implementing policy have become more complex and demanding. Yet policy studies have not fully responded to the challenges and opportunities represented by these developments. Governance literature has drawn attention to a globalising and network-based policy world, but politics and the role of the state have been de-emphasised. This book addresses this imbalance by reconsidering traditional policy-analytic concepts, and re-developing and extending new ones, in a melded approach defined as systemic institutionalism. This links policy with governance and the state and suggests how real-world issues might be substantively addressed.

SB06-487	Comparative Public Administration and Globalization
	G M Renaville/ 9781682506233/ Price:US$ 150.00

	Comparative public administration is a branch of public administration. As an approach, it considers the workings of government in different socio-economic and cultural settings. Comparative public administration focuses on Public Administration as a field of study and research rather simple execution of tasks. This book reviews briefly the past and present situation of the twin fields and discusses a number of trends, developments, and issues that will shape these subfields of public administration in the future. It is argued that, in the future, public administration will be both global and comparative.

SB06-487	Comparative Administrative Systems in Developing Nations
	Annie Maciel/ 9781682506240/ Price:US$ 150.00

	Public administration is as old as human civilization and development administration has been an integral component of historical administrative traditions. In fact, development administration has always been a thriving subfield of public administration. While comparative public administration as a field of study is a more recent enterprise, its origin may also be traced to the ancient time. Both development and comparative components have constituted the twin fields of public administration theoretically and practically. This book covers the comparative method to the study of social policy and administration.

VB06-48	Information Systems Strategic Planning for Public Service Delivery in the Digital Era
	Emanuel Camilleri/ 9781522596479/ Price:US$ 225.00

	Service delivery in the digital era is all about bringing together innovative ideas from various stakeholders in the private, public, and civil sectors to meet customer expectations. Like any business, government public service entities must provide public service delivery to their customers in an age that is heavily influenced by technological advancements. Information Systems Strategic Planning for Public Service Delivery in the Digital Era is an essential reference source that discusses issues related to public service delivery in the digital era and the degree to which governments may take advantage of the transformational potential of ICT to move towards seamless government, particularly for improving service delivery, democratic responsiveness, and public outreach. The book also provides a pragmatic framework for government entities to define their information systems strategic plan (ISSP), guiding the reader in a step-by-step practical description of the various technical concepts, current and future technology trends, and implementation considerations for formulating their ISSP to ensure the maximum gain from public service delivery. Including research on topics such as human capital, knowledge economy, and block chain technology, this book is ideally designed for academicians, public administrators, government officials, IT consul Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Artificial Intelligence ‧Block Chain Technology ‧Data Mining ‧Database Management ‧E-Government ‧Human Capital ‧Knowledge Economy ‧Mobile Technology ‧Public Policy ‧Systems Management ‧World Bank

VB06-47	Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change
	Jane Thomason/ 9781522595786/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Emerging technologies continue to affect a variety of industries, making processes more effective and efficient. However, they also impact society by promoting opportunities to encourage social change and socioeconomic advancement. Blockchain is one that is already influencing third world countries and disrupting the globe. Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change is an essential research publication that provides insight into advancements being made in blockchain and some potential applications of the technology that can improve the lives of individuals in emerging markets. This publication covers a range of topics such as digital government, health systems, and urbanization and is ideal for policymakers, academicians, researchers, sociologists, government officials, economists, and financial experts seeking current and relevant research on evolving blockchain technologies. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Artificial Intelligence ‧Big Data ‧Blockchain ‧Digital Government ‧Frontier Technologies ‧Global Finance ‧Health Systems ‧Refugees ‧Socioeconomic Inequality ‧Sustainable Development ‧Urbanization

VB06-46	Handbook of Research on Implementing Knowledge Management Strategy in the Public Sector
	Yousif Abdullatif Albastaki/ 9781522596394/ Price:US$ 295.00

	Although the study of knowledge is as old as human history, it has only been recognized in the last two decades as a crucial factor of organizational success. Knowledge management has gained much attention from both academics and practitioners; however, more research is needed as this discipline is still in its infancy. The Handbook of Research on Implementing Knowledge Management Strategy in the Public Sector provides innovative insights and clear direction for the effective implementation of knowledge management initiatives and programs in organizations, specifically within the public sector. It serves to increase the awareness of knowledge management in a systematic and holistic way for both individuals and organizations. Centering on topics such as project management, smart technologies, and support sharing, this book is designed for researchers, academicians, business professionals, government officials, policymakers, consultants, managers, and practitioners. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Decision-Making Processes ‧Knowledge Management ‧Knowledge Sharing ‧Knowledge Transfer ‧Learner Readiness ‧Organizational Learning ‧Project Management ‧Smart Technologies ‧Support Sharing ‧Value Engineering ‧Virtual Communities

VB06-45	Handbook of Research on Urban and Humanitarian Logistics
	Jesus Gonzalez-Feliu/ 9781522581604/ Price:US$ 295.00

	City logistics is one of the most popular fields of transportation sciences, dealing with sustainably supplying cities and at the same time reducing congestion and pollution related to goods transport in urban areas. Recently, humanitarian, emergency, and crises logistics has been a subject of increasing interest, often seen from an international viewpoint. However, some of the recent natural crises have shown the importance of resilience and reliability of the current urban logistics systems. The Handbook of Research on Urban and Humanitarian Logistics is a critical scholarly publication that addresses urban logistics and resilience, sustainable urban logistics, humanitarian logistics in urban areas both for crisis or long-term, and planning for resilient urban development. Featuring a broad range of topics that discuss the new and future trends in urban logistics and resilient cities, this publication is ideal for public planners; urban planners; company managers in logistics and transport; consulting agencies; regional, national, and international institutions and organizations; researchers; academicians; and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Crisis Management ‧Daily Operations ‧Freight Transport Management ‧Humanitarian Logistics ‧Logistics ‧Scenario Assessment ‧Sustainability ‧Transport Governance ‧Urban Resilience ‧Warehouse Management

VB06-44	Learning Cities, Town Planning, and the Creation of Livelihoods
	Idowu Biao/ 9781522581345/ Price:US$ 215.00

	As both a physical living space and emotional environment, cities impact human beings in a number of ways. These ways include but are not limited to the kinds of relationship that may exist among the varying categories of inhabitants of the city, the organization of and accessibility to leaning resources and facilities, the types and rates of migration impacting the city, the security level of the city, and the livelihood networks existing within the city. Learning Cities, Town Planning, and the Creation of Livelihoods is an essential research publication that explores livelihood types and lifelong learning typologies required by cities as well as the relationship between higher education and improved livelihood outcomes. Featuring a broad range of topics such as learning needs, economy, and technologically advanced societies, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, academicians, researchers, students, social workers, educators, politicians, and environmentalists. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Developing Societies ‧Economy ‧Higher Education ‧History ‧Learning Cities ‧Learning Needs ‧Lifelong Learning ‧Livelihoods ‧Philosophy ‧Street Vending ‧Technologically Advanced Societies ‧Town Planning

VB06-43	Social Partnership and Governance Under Crises
	Carol Nelson/ 9781522589617/ Price:US$ 185.00

	Social dialogue is critical for defining relations within and between different constituencies and bringing divergent interests towards a consensus. To bring understanding to the management of these dynamics of convergence and divergence, analyzing network relations that underlie social processes and structures of governance is necessary for growth. Social Partnership and Governance Under Crises is a collection of innovative research that focuses on the development of network relations while furthering the studies on governance of the public sector under crisis conditions. While stressing topics that include labor studies, political economy, and public administration, this book is ideal for public policy practitioners, public administrators, government officials, development agencies, academicians, researchers, and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Actor Network Theory ‧Equity ‧Governance ‧Labor Studies ‧Political Economy ‧Power Sharing ‧Public Administration ‧Public Sector ‧Social Economics ‧Trade Unions

VB06-42	Capital Management and Budgeting in the Public Sector
	Arwiphawee Srithongrung/ 9781522573296/ Price:US$ 225.00

	To create an enhanced quality of life, attract business relocation, and enhance equity in access to public infrastructure, governmental bodies must take certain precautions with their money. Budgeting at such a high level requires careful evaluation and research that addresses every aspect of financial management. Capital Management and Budgeting in the Public Sector provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of long-term capital planning, annual capital budgeting, capital budget execution, and public spending evaluation. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as fiscal federalism, political regime, and project execution management, this book is ideally designed for managers, accountants, professionals, practitioners, and researchers working in the areas of public finance and/or international development. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Financial Management ‧Fiscal Federalism ‧Government Institutions ‧Infrastructure Maintenance ‧Institutional Arrangements ‧Long-Term Planning ‧Political Regime ‧Project Execution Management ‧Public Administration Practices ‧Public Management

VB06-41	Analytics, Operations, and Strategic Decision Making in the Public Sector
	Gerald William Evans/ 9781522575917/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Analytics for the public sector involves the application of operations research and statistical techniques to solve various problems existing outside of the private sector. The use of analytics for the public sector results in more efficient and effective services for the clients and users of these systems. Analytics, Operations, and Strategic Decision Making in the Public Sector is an essential reference source that discusses analytics applications in various public sector organizations, and addresses the difficulties associated with the design and operation of these systems including multiple conflicting objectives, uncertainties and resulting risk, ill-structured nature, combinatorial design aspects, and scale. Featuring research on topics such as analytical modeling techniques, data mining, and statistical analysis, this book is ideally designed for academicians, educators, researchers, students, and public sector professionals including those in local, state, and federal governments; criminal justice systems; healthcare; energy and natural resources; waste management; emergency response; and the military. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Criminal Justice ‧Data Mining ‧Decision Analysis ‧Education ‧Emergency Response ‧Government ‧Military ‧Modeling techniques ‧Public Health ‧Simulation ‧Statistical Analysis ‧Waste Management

VB06-40	Industrial and Urban Growth Policies at the Sub-National, National, and Global Levels
	Umar G. Benna/ 9781522576259/ Price:US$ 205.00

	Recent global shifts in population have led to the fast urbanization of Africa. For Africa and the developing world, choosing the right policy strategies, processes, and tools are essential to turning urban centers into engines of industry and economic prosperity. Industrial and Urban Growth Policies at the Sub-National, National, and Global Levels is a pivotal reference source that examines current and evolving conditions of industrial and urban policies and their relationships around the world, especially between developed and developing economies. While highlighting topics such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, urban policy, and global common good, this publication seeks to deepen and broaden the understanding of transformation in industrial development and responses to emerging urbanization processes. This book is ideally designed for industrial planners, entrepreneurs, urban development authorities, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Climate Change ‧Economic Justice ‧Fourth Industrial Revolution ‧Global Common Good ‧Global Sustainability ‧Global Value Chain ‧Green Cities ‧Industrial/Urban Policy ‧Leap-Frogging Strategies ‧Urban and Regional Development

VB06-39	Social Jurisprudence in the Changing of Social Norms: Emerging Research and Opportunities
	Karla L. Drenner/ 9781522579618/ Price:US$ 135.00

	Equality is often trampled on by those who believe they are, in varying ways, superior. However, identifying how government systems can protect against discrimination can assist future generations in combating the harsh realities of inequality. Social Jurisprudence in the Changing of Social Norms: Emerging Research and Opportunities delivers a collection of resources dedicated to identifying sexual orientation as a protected legal class like race, color, gender, and religion using innovative research methods and the federalist responses to the LGBT movement. While highlighting topics including judicial review, LGBT politics, and social change framework, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, politicians, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the analysis of legal cases that provide evidence of LGBT citizen marginalization. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Backlash Theory ‧Civil Rights ‧Discrimination and Sexual Orientation ‧Invidious Discrimination ‧Judicial Review ‧LGBT Politics ‧Procedural Due Process ‧Religious Liberty ‧Social Change Framework ‧Social Jurisprudence

VB06-38	Mathematical Approaches to Understanding Democracy: Emerging Research and Opportunities
	Alberto Arteta/ 9781522575580/ Price:US$ 165.00

	MThe democratic system is understood and accepted as the fairest form of government in Western countries. Nevertheless, citizens tend to critique their democratically elected rulers. Mathematical Approaches to Understanding Democracy: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that provides an analysis on the global political systems and provides insight on how to optimize government capabilities, citizen engagement, and educational systems. Using statistical concepts, it proposes algorithmic solutions to detect problems and provide improvement on democratic and non-democratic societies. Featuring research on topics such as political negligence, voter knowledge, political corruption, and democratic training, this book is ideally designed for governmental officials, policymakers, educators, statisticians, academicians, and researchers. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Democratic Training ‧Educational Democracy ‧Educational Models ‧Government ‧Optimal Decisions ‧Political Corruption ‧Political Negligence ‧Political Training ‧Private Interest ‧System Vulnerabilities ‧Voter Knowledge

VB06-37	Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Government and Society
	Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A./ 9781522576617/ Price:US$ 275.00

	Governments must continuously update policies, laws, and legislation as the world continues to rapidly evolve due to technologies and changing cultural perspectives. To streamline policy creation and implementation, governments seek new and efficient methods to ensure their citizens’ and communities’ safety while also encouraging citizen participation. Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Government and Society provides research on emerging methodologies in effective governing including sections on public sector management and socioeconomic development. While highlighting the challenges facing government officials and law enforcement such as crisis response and natural disaster management, this book shows how technology use can make those areas of government more efficient and improve preventative measures. This book is an ideal resource for law enforcement, government officials and agencies, policymakers, public servants, citizen activists, researchers, and political leaders seeking cutting-edge information to strengthen their government’s relationship with society and their constituents while also strengthening their policy measures through new technology and methods. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Citizen Participation ‧Crisis Response ‧Disaster Management ‧Gender and Politics ‧Government ‧Public Sector Management ‧Regional Development ‧Socioeconomic Development ‧Sociology ‧Urban Development

VB06-36	Private Sector Innovations and Technological Growth in the MENA Region
	Maryam Ebrahimi/ 9781522570868/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Technological development is achievable only when a country has the ability to systematically design and introduce its own new technologies. In spite of the variety of studies regarding technology management, there is still a lack of studies concerning the principle concepts of technology management in the Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) region’s firms. The generally low level of ICT diffusion in most of the region’s countries widens the gap between MENA countries and the modern world. Private Sector Innovations and Technological Growth in the MENA Region provides innovative insights into investments made for the digital transformation of major cities in the region that have the potential to become a significant driver for economic development and job creation. Highlighting topics such as strategic planning, risk analysis, and customer loyalty, this publication is designed for policymakers, economists, academicians, researchers, business professionals, and students interested in the use of ICT integration for the advancement of the MENA region. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Agent-Based Modeling ‧Business Networks ‧Conceptual Framework ‧Customer Loyalty ‧Dynamic Modeling ‧Performance Measurement Tools ‧Policymaking ‧Risk Analysis ‧Strategic Planning ‧Telecommunications

VB06-35	Multi-Level Governance in Developing Economies
	Tugba Ucma Uysal/ 9781522555476/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Effective governance is vital for all nations and can be made easier with advanced technology and communication. Through various collaborative efforts and processes, developing nations can enhance their economies with multi-level governance. Multi-Level Governance in Developing Economies is a collection of innovative research on the applications and theories of multi-level governance in the developing world. It illustrates the practical side of multi-level governance by emphasizing special policies such as immigration, innovation, climate, local government, and construction. While highlighting topics including Europeanization, politics of the developing world, and immigration policies, this book is ideally designed for academicians, policymakers, government officials, and individuals seeking current research on the usage and impact of multi-level governance in emerging economies. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Communication Technologies ‧Decentralization ‧Europeanization ‧Information Technologies ‧Local Government ‧Multiculturalism ‧Participatory Democracy ‧Political Participation ‧Public Administration ‧Public Services ‧Urban Regeneration

VB06-34	Security Frameworks in Contemporary Electronic Government
	Ryma Abassi/ 9781522559849/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Global change and advancing technology have transformed the government sector with the use of information and communication technology to improve service delivery. The use of such technologies in electronic and mobile government services raises issues relating to security, privacy, and data protection. Security Frameworks in Contemporary Electronic Government is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of special security requirements in electronic government transactions. While highlighting topics such as digital environments, public service delivery, and cybercrime, this publication explores the difficulties and challenges faced in implementing e-government technologies, as well as the different aspects of security in e-government. This book is ideally designed for policymakers, software developers, IT specialists, government officials, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on secure environments in electronic and mobile government. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Corruption ‧Cybercrime ‧Digital Environments ‧Information Centric Networking ‧Mobile Government ‧Privacy and Security Frameworks ‧Public Service Delivery ‧Social Marketing ‧Socio-Technical Environments ‧Trust and Reputation

VB06-33	Optimizing Regional Development Through Transformative Urbanization
	Umar G. Benna/ 9781522554486/ Price:US$ 215.00

	Assisted by globalization and the rapid application of advanced technologies, the transformative power of urbanization is being felt around the world. The scale and the speed of existing and projected urbanization poses several challenges to researchers in multiple disciplines, such as computer science, engineering, and the social sciences. Optimizing Regional Development Through Transformative Urbanization provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of applications within urban growth interventions. It also explores the strategies for new urban development tools such as the rise of new platforms for digital activities, concepts of sharing economy, collaborative economy, crowdsourcing, and crowdfunding. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cryptocurrencies, public-private partnership, and urban governance, this book is a vital reference for city development planners, decision makers, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and professionals seeking current research on the delivery of transformative urbanization changes. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Blockchain Technology ‧City-Region Development ‧Cryptocurrencies ‧Economic Growth ‧Knowledge-Based Development ‧Public-Private Partnership ‧Sustainable Cities ‧Urban Governance ‧Urban Growth

VB06-32	Strategic Management and Innovative Applications of E-Government
	Andreea Molnar/ 9781522562047/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Effective administration of government and governmental organizations is a crucial part of achieving success in those organizations. With the widespread knowledge and use of e-government, the intent and evaluation of its services continue to focus on meeting the needs and satisfaction of its citizens. Strategic Management and Innovative Applications of E-Government is a pivotal reference source that provides organizational and managerial directions, applications, and theoretical and philosophical discussions on current issues relating to the practice of electronic government. While highlighting topics such as citizen trust in government and smart government, this publication explores electronic government technology adoption, as well as the methods of government social media practices. This book is a vital reference source for policy makers, IT specialists, government professionals, academicians, researchers, and graduate-level students seeking current research on e-government applications. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Collaboration Support ‧Digital Divide ‧Digital Infrastructure ‧Digital Transformation ‧Government 2.0 ‧Information Extraction ‧Information System Usage ‧Public Services ‧Transparency

VB06-31	Emergency and Disaster Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, 3-Vols/Set.
	Information Resources Management Association./ 9781522561958/ Price:US$ 795.00

	In a world of earthquakes, tsunamis, and terrorist attacks, emergency response plans are crucial to solving problems, overcoming challenges, and restoring and improving communities that have been affected by these catastrophic events. Although the necessity for quick and efficient aid is understood, researchers and professionals continue to strive for the best practices and methodologies to properly handle such significant events. Emergency and Disaster Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is an innovative reference source for the latest research on the theoretical and practical components of initiating crisis management and emergency response. Highlighting a range of topics such as preparedness and assessment, aid and relief, and the integration of smart technologies, this multi-volume book is designed for emergency professionals, policy makers, practitioners, academicians, and researchers interested in all aspects of disaster, crisis, and emergency studies. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Contingency Disaster Planning ‧Crisis Education and Training ‧Crisis Management ‧Disaster Relief ‧Emergency Response ‧Environmental Disasters and Hazards ‧Natural Disasters ‧Public Safety ‧Vulnerability Assessment

SB06-489	Local Accountability and National Coordination in Fiscal Federalism
	Charles R. Hankla/ 9781788972161/ Price:GBP 90.00



SB06-484	Planning and Knowledge: How New Forms of Technocracy are Shaping Contemporary Cities
	Mike Raco/ 9781447345244/ Price:GBP 79.99

	This book uses an international perspective and draws on a wide range of new conceptual and empirical material to examine the sources of conflict and cooperation within the different landscapes of knowledge that are driving contemporary urban change. Based on the premise that historically-established systems of regulation and control are being subject to unprecedented pressures, scholars critically reflect on the changing role of planning and governance in sustainable urban development, looking at how a shift in power relations between expert and local cultures in western planning processes has blurred the traditional boundaries between public, private, and voluntary sectors.

SB06-484	The Politics of Scale in Policy: Scalecraft and Education Governance
	Natalie Papanastasiou/ 9781447343851/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Succeeding in the art of contemporary policymaking involves designing policies which reflect the deeply interconnected nature of political space. Nevertheless, policy continues to be articulated through age-old categories and hierarchies of scale. This book asks why scale occupies this enduring position of privilege in policymaking, highlighting how scales are far from ‘natural’ features of policy and that they are instead essential to the armoury of policy practice. Drawing on empirical data from the field of education governance, the book traces how scales are crafted and mobilised in policymaking practices, demonstrating that ‘scalecraft’ is key to understanding the production of hegemony.

SB06-484	Democratic Professionalism in Public Services
	Jane Lethbridge/ 9781447342106/ Price:GBP 25.99

	Democratic professionalism is an approach that enables public service professionals to work more democratically with clients, patients, students and other public service users. This book explores what it means to act in a democratic way and provides practical guidance which will help public service professionals ensure users are at the centre of public services delivery, drawing from examples of different public services around the world. It considers the conflicts and tensions of being an activist and a professional and provides a vision for a future democratic professionalism.

SB06-484	What Works Now?: Evidence-Informed Policy and Practice
	Annette Boaz/ 9781447345480/ Price:GBP 26.99

	Building substantially on the earlier, landmark text, What Works? (Policy Press, 2000), this book brings together key thinkers and researchers to provide a contemporary review of the aspirations and realities of evidence-informed policy and practice. The text is clearly structured and provides sector-by-sector analysis of evidence use in policy-making and service delivery. It considers some cross-cutting themes, including a section of international commentaries, and concludes by looking at lessons from the past and prospects for the future. This book will be of interest to a wide range of social science researchers, students and practitioners as well as those interested in supporting more evidence-informed policy and practice.

SB06-480	Illustrated Handbook of Public Administration and Policy
	/ 9781680943528/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Explores current and upcoming changes domestically and internationally against the backdrop of public administration fundamentals. Provides assessment of national strategies for reform in public administration and policy, how these strategies have fared in implementation; and what challenges must be overcome to achieve real and sustainable progress.

VB06-30	Handbook of Research on Urban Governance and Management in the Developing World
	Joshua Mugambwa/ 9781522541653/ Price:US$ 265.00

	With the emphasis on market-led development initiatives, sustainable urbanization is a challenge, especially in growing nations. Regional administrative efforts are crucial for cities to meet the planned city operations and specific targets and objectives. The Handbook of Research on Urban Governance and Management in the Developing World is a research publication that explores contemporary issues in regional political and administrative practices and key challenges in implementing these strategies in growing nations. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as urban and regional economics, supply chain management, and environmental concerns, this book is geared toward city development planners, policy makers, researchers, academics, and students seeking current and relevant research on the regional bureaucracy and its practices and how they affect growing nations. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Developmental Governments ‧Environmental Concerns ‧Hospitality and Tourism ‧Housing Management ‧Privatization ‧Regional Economics ‧Supply Chain Management ‧Urban Management

VB06-29	Innovative Perspectives on Public Administration in the Digital Age
	Aroon P. Manoharan/ 9781522559665/ Price:US$ 195.00

	As governments worldwide are entering the digital age, there are increasing expectations from citizens and stakeholders for a more responsive, efficient, and open government. Innovations in information technology and web technologies can facilitate these changes. Innovative Perspectives on Public Administration in the Digital Age is a critical scholarly resource that examines the prevalence of e-government and the advancements of information systems to facilitate a government that is more open and accessible to citizens and businesses. Highlighting coverage on a broad range of topics such as online civic engagement, e-petition, and privacy and security, this publication is geared toward academicians, practitioners, and government officials seeking current and relevant research on the use of online and technological systems for the advancement of government and public policy. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Accessibility Issues ‧E-Petition ‧Electronic Voting ‧Online Civic Engagement ‧Online Political Activism ‧Privacy and Security ‧Web 2.0

VB06-28	New Approaches, Methods, and Tools in Urban E-Planning
	Carlos Nunes Silva/ 9781522559993/ Price:US$ 205.00

	Recent advances in information and communication technologies have enhanced the standards of metropolitan planning and development. With the increase in mobile communication, this will help to deliver innovative new services and apps in the field of urban e-planning. New Approaches, Methods, and Tools in Urban E-Planning is a key resource for the latest academic research on recent innovations in urban e-planning, citizen e-participation, the use of social media, and new forms of data collection and idea generation for urban planning. Presenting broad coverage among a variety of pertinent views and themes such as ethnography, e-consultation, and civic engagement, this book is ideally designed for planners, policymakers, researchers, and graduate students interested in how recent technological advancements are enhancing the traditional practices in e-planning. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Civic Engagement ‧Collaborative Mapping ‧E-Participation ‧E-Planning Theory ‧Ethnography ‧Public Policy ‧Smart Cities ‧Sustainability ‧Urban E-Planning Pedagogy

VB06-27	Optimizing E-Participation Initiatives Through Social Media
	Laura Alcaide-Munoz/ 9781522553267/ Price:US$ 195.00

	As technology and social media tools become more integrated into society, they provide important frameworks for online government and community collaboration. Optimizing E-Participation Initiatives Through Social Media provides emerging research on the role of online web technologies in promoting citizen and community involvement in public affairs. While highlighting topics such as online transaction, participatory design, and e-polling, this publication explores the use of Web 2.0 by governments to create more affordable, participatory, and transparent public-sector management models. This book is an important resource for academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current research on online public involvement in government policy decision making. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Developing Countries ‧E-Government ‧E-Polling ‧E-Voting ‧Online Discourse ‧Online Security ‧Online Transaction ‧Participatory Design ‧Populism

VB06-26	Financial Sustainability and Intergenerational Equity in Local Governments
	Manuel Pedro Rodriguez Bolivar/ 9781522537137/ Price:US$ 205.00

	Due to the mortgage crisis of 2008, laws aimed at achieving budgetary and financial stability were enacted. The concept of ?nancial sustainability has been linked to the need of rendering public services without compromising the ability to do so in the future. Financial Sustainability and Intergenerational Equity in Local Governments is a critical scholarly resource that analyzes the financial sustainability of local governments with the aim of ensuring equality and intergenerational equity. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as intergenerational equity, public policies, and sustainability management, this book is geared towards government officials, managers, academicians, practitioners, students, and researchers seeking current research on identifying public policies to ensure financial balance. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Financial Sustainability in Public Administration ‧Fiscal Autonomy of Sub-Central Governments ‧Fiscal Decentralization ‧Intergenerational Equity ‧Public Policies ‧Public Sector Planning and Budgeting ‧Sustainability Management

VB06-25	Knowledge-Based Urban Development in the Middle East
	Alraouf, Ali A./ 9781522537342/ Price:US$ 185.00

	The knowledge economy has become an important part of contemporary development for cities in a time of globalization and expansion. Examining theories of knowledge transfer and urban advancement allows for better adaptation in a changing global society. Knowledge-Based Urban Development in the Middle East provides emerging research on the contemporary practices of architecture, urban design, and implementation in contemporary Middle Eastern cities. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics, such as creative economy, knowledge development, and learning communities, this book is an important resource for academics, researchers, practitioners, and decision makers seeking current research on the issues and challenges of implementing knowledge-based urban development in Middle Eastern cities. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Creative Economy ‧Cultural Buildings ‧Expert Systems ‧Innovation Technology ‧Knowledge Development ‧Knowledge Workers ‧Learning Communities ‧Smart Cities ‧Urban Development ‧Urban Services

VB06-24	Handbook of Research on Modernization and Accountability in Public Sector Management
	Graca Maria do Carmo Azevedo/ 9781522537311/ Price:US$ 285.00

	The effects of recent economic and financial crises have reached an international scale. A number of different nations have experienced the fallout of these events, calling into question issues of accountability and reform in public management. The Handbook of Research on Modernization and Accountability in Public Sector Management is an essential scholarly publication that focuses on responsibility within public sector institutions and the importance of these institutions being ethical, transparent, and rigorous. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as corporate social responsibility, e-government, and financial accountability, this publication is geared toward regulatory authorities, researchers, managers, and professionals working in the public domain. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Accounting Regulations ‧Corporate Social Responsibility ‧E-Government ‧Electronic Procurement ‧Financial Accountability ‧Performance Audits ‧Risk Management

VB06-23	Technology and the New Generation of Active Citizens: Emerging Research and Opportunities
	Beneventi, Paolo/ 9781522537700/ Price:US$ 135.00

	New media forums have created a unique opportunity for citizens to participate in a variety of social and political contexts. The public is able to interact more effectively in activities within their communities as new technologies are being created and utilized. Technology and the New Generation of Active Citizens: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on the use of information and communication technologies for active citizen engagement. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as digital competence framework, multimedia, and social media, this publication is an ideal resource for professionals, consultants, university teachers, practitioners, community organizers, government administrators, citizens, and activists. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Data Literacy ‧Digital Competence Framework ‧Digital Culture ‧Digital Language ‧Digital Natives ‧Multimedia ‧Political Change ‧Social Media ‧Youth Engagement

VB06-22	Proliferation of Open Government Initiatives and Systems
	Kok,Ayse/ 9781522549871/ Price:US$ 195.00

	As is true in most aspects of daily life, the expansion of government in the modern era has included a move to a technologically-based system. A method of evaluation for such online governing systems is necessary for effective political management worldwide. Proliferation of Open Government Initiatives and Systems is an essential scholarly publication that analyzes open government data initiatives to evaluate the impact and value of such structures. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics including collaborative governance, civic responsibility, and public financial management, this publication is geared toward academicians and researchers seeking current, relevant research on the evaluation of open government data initiatives. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Bureaucratic Secrecy ‧Civic Responsibility ‧Collaborative Governance ‧Data Transparency ‧Open Data Policy ‧Prospects and Challenges of E-Government ‧Public Financial Management

VB06-21	Examining the Private Sector's Role in Wealth Creation and Poverty Reduction
	Hipsher, Scott A./ 9781522531173/ Price:US$ 185.00

	The private sector is a vital factor in creating the wealth and economic growth needed to reduce poverty in a significant and sustainable manner. However, there are many obstacles preventing private sector firms from engaging in business where poverty is widespread. Examining the Private Sector’s Role in Wealth Creation and Poverty Reduction explores poverty alleviation in developing economies through the creation of livelihood options developed by private sector activities. Examining relevant topics such as corporate social responsibility (CSR) frameworks, multinational enterprises, and responsible tourism, this publication is an ideal resource for private sector firms, researchers, academicians, professionals, and students interested in wealth creation in areas of extreme poverty. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Corporate Social Responsibility ‧CSR Framework ‧Domestic and International Labor Migration ‧Foreign Direct Investment ‧Multinational Enterprises ‧Poverty Reduction ‧Private Sector ‧Responsible Tourism ‧Wealth Creation

VB06-20	Positioning Markets and Governments in Public Management
	Levine, Helisse/ 9781522541776/ Price:US$ 215.00

	States and markets are integrated segments of government that rely on one another for efficient operation. Research on the workings and happenings among these two entities is essential to ensure optimal functioning of public management and the political economy. Positioning Markets and Governments in Public Management is an advanced reference publication featuring the latest scholarly research on modern-day issues within political economy. Including coverage on a range of topics such as public policy, healthcare, and immigration, this book is ideally designed for professionals, researchers, and students interested in research and frameworks concerning governments and markets. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Bureaucratic Organizations ‧Education ‧Healthcare ‧Immigration ‧Nonprofit Organizations ‧Public Policy ‧Public Sector ‧Social Equity

VB06-19	Urbanization and Its Impact on Socio-Economic Growth in Developing Regions
	Benna, Umar/ 9781522526599/ Price:US$ 195.00

	The social and economic systems of any country are influenced by a range of factors. As the global population grows in developing nations, it has become essential to examine the effects of urbanization. Urbanization and Its Impact on Socio-Economic Growth in Developing Regions is a pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on the role of urban growth on the socio-economic infrastructures in developing regions. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as job creation, sustainability, and transportation planning, this publication is an ideal resource for city development planners, decision-makers, researchers, academics, and students interested in emerging perspectives on socio-economic development. Topics Covered ‧Electric Power ‧Foreign Direct Investment ‧Job Creation ‧Poverty ‧Sustainability ‧Tourism ‧Transportation Planning ‧Urban Land Use Conflicts

VB06-18	Smart Technologies for Emergency Response and Disaster Management
	Liu, Zhi/ 9781522525752/ Price:US$ 225.00

	Disaster management is an imperative area of concern for society on a global scale. Understanding how to best utilize information and communication technology to help manage emergency and disaster situations will lead to more effective advances and innovations in this important field. Smart Technologies for Emergency Response and Disaster Management is a pivotal reference source that overviews current difficulties, challenges, and solutions that technology must adapt to in crisis situations. Highlighting pertinent topics such as network recovery, evacuation design, sensing technologies, and video technology, this publication is ideal for engineers, professionals, academicians, and researchers interested in discovering more about emerging technologies in crisis management. Topics Covered ‧Cyber-physical systems ‧Evacuation Design ‧Intelligent Transport ‧Network Recovery ‧Sensing Technology ‧Social networks ‧Vehicle Networks ‧Video Technology ‧Wireless sensor networks

SB06-489	Public Personnel Management: Contexts and Strategies
	Jared J. Llorens/ 9781138281189/ Price:GBP 220.00



SB06-472	Illustrated Dictionary of Disaster Management.
	/ 9781984600547/ Price:US$ 95.00

	This illustrated dictionary provides concise definitions and explanations of disaster related terminology together with state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, presented in an easy-to-use, A-Z order with pictures and figures as well as examples are given to clarify the terms. A perfect tool for understanding of disaster related terminology for Higher Secondary to Undergraduate students and improving their spelling and grammar.

SB06-470	3GE Collection on Political Science: E-Government.
	3G Editorial Board/ 9781680959543/ Price:US$ 160.00

	This text provides selected examples of current developments from various countries in terms of technology, applications and services, and various real world m-government examples. Provides an understanding on contemporary experiences on technological, societal and legal setups of e-Government implementation in emerging economies. Covering such issues as e-government adoption and diffusion; social and performance issues of e-government; and information security, privacy, and policy, this book is an essential resource to any library collection.

SB06-470	Sustainable Development for Public Administration.
	Ms. Adila Kokab/ 9781773610733/ Price:US$ 150.00

	This book examines the sustainability agenda of development as it applies to the principles and practices of public administration. The book is meant to be an introductory text for undergraduates who seek to incorporate issues of sustainable development into their practice of public administration. Some of the key issues raised in the book may be relevant to professionals who are already in the field and adjusting to the sustainability agenda.

SB06-470	Qualitative Research Approaches for Public Administration.
	Ms. Adila Kokab/ 9781773610740/ Price:US$ 150.00

	This book highlights the various approaches, tools and techniques that are used in a qualitative way in order to support the work of public administrators. The book is divided into ten chapters, which are thematically arranged in order to encapsulate the principal aspects of this type of research paradigm, invaluable to support those who take an interest in research for purposes of supporting the work of government and non-governmental agencies. It is also relevant to public administrators in as far as it gives them an insight into how and why the data, which they use in their work, is collected.

SB06-470	Best Practices in E-Governance.
	Chester Alexis C. Buama/ 9781773611280/ Price:US$ 150.00

	Seeing how the technology has advanced and the importance it has in each and every-one of our lives, it has become evident that the government policies must develop alongside it. Thus came the creation of e- governances. It is now an innovative way of leading and it soon turned into a healthy competition within states to see which could come up with the best policies to keep balances and bring development. . In this book there will be everything explained in detailed information, as the book contains ten chapters correspondent to each key factor or state.

SB06-470	The Global Financial Crisis and its Impact on Public Policy.
	Chester Alexis C. Buama/ 9781773611327/ Price:US$ 150.00

	The recent global financial crisis of 2007-08 was the first in recent history that was triggered by problems in the financial system of the mature economies. Exploring the consequences of the global financial crisis, this text focuses primarily on the impact on policy and politics, using the conceptual framework of complex systems. This unique book investigates why this is the case and its ramifications for the global economy from a multidisciplinary perspective.

SB06-470	Research Methods in Public Administration and Public Management.
	Nizar Alrabadi/ 9781682504406/ Price:US$ 145.00

	Achieving the necessary standard of public administration requires reforms in many areas of policy and administration. When planned and implemented on a fragmented and ad hoc basis, reforms may not transform the governance system and overall functioning of public administration as expected. Achieving results requires the Government to steer and co-ordinate the implementation of an overall reform vision and prioritized objectives. This book is a critical appreciation of empirical research about public administration. It is a critique of the methods used in measurement practices, data collection, and confidence in findings.

SB06-470	Theories and Practices in Public Administration.
	Kesang Wangchuk/ 9781682504390/ Price:US$ 145.00

	Recent globalization trends, the computer and communications revolution, easy movement across borders of professional and technical personnel, data, information and technology, have had a significant impact on the practice of public administration. This work is intended to provide an overview and a comparative perspective on public administration in developing countries and particularly, the evolution of administrative problems, practices and strategies. This Book will appeal to public administration professionals, training and research institutions, and those interested in public administration systems and dynamics.

	Policy Analysis in France
	Charlotte Halpern/ 9781447324218/ Price:GBP 111.99

	Policy analysis in France lays the foundation for a more systematic understanding of policy analysis in the country. In doing so, the volume discusses the role of the State and its restructuring, processes of government and governance, and State-Society relationships and policies as both a process and an outcome. Through 18 chapters contributions focus on policymakers, their practices, ideas and discourses, how they engage in sustained relationships with a large variety of market and society actors, and the concrete devices they use in order to make policy objectives operational. This is a comprehensive study of policy analysis in France that will be valuable to academics and postgraduate students researching and studying a range of policy and public management areas.

VB06-9	Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development
	Schoburgh, Eris/ 9781522516453/ Price:US$ 285.00

	Effective governance is a crucial aspect of all modern nations. Through various collaborative efforts and processes, nations can enhance their current governance systems. The Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the intersection between local and national politics, analyzing how this relationship affects nations’ economy and administration. Highlighting theoretical foundations and real-world applications, this book is ideally designed for professionals, academics, students, and practitioners actively involved in the fields of public policy and governance. Topics Covered ‧Decentralization ‧Democratic Governance ‧Fiscal Responsibility ‧Political Empowerment ‧Public Services ‧Subnational Finance

VB06-8	Handbook of Research on Citizen Engagement and Public Participation in the Era of New Media
	Adria,Marco/ 9781522510819/ Price:US$ 265.00

	New media forums have created a unique opportunity for citizens to participate in a variety of social and political contexts. As new social technologies are being utilized in a variety of ways, the public is able to interact more effectively in activities within their communities. The Handbook of Research on Citizen Engagement and Public Participation in the Era of New Media addresses opportunities and challenges in the theory and practice of public involvement in social media. Highlighting various communication modes and best practices being utilized in citizen-involvement activities, this book is a critical reference source for professionals, consultants, university teachers, practitioners, community organizers, government administrators, citizens, and activists. Topics Covered ‧Audience Engagement ‧Citizen Journalism ‧Digital Activism ‧Policy Entrepreneurship ‧Politics ‧Social Media ‧Youth Engagement

VB06-7	Global Perspectives on Development Administration and Cultural Change
	Afolayan, Gbenga Emmanuel/ 9781522506294/ Price:US$ 170.00

	As countries around the world make continuous strides in developing their economies, it has become increasingly important to evaluate the different ways culture impacts the growth of a region. Global Perspectives on Development Administration and Cultural Change investigates the impact of economic growth on different demographics throughout the world. Identifying theoretical concepts and notable topics in the areas of economic development, organizational culture, and cultural shifts, this book is an essential reference source for policymakers, development planners, international institutions, public policy analysts, administrators, researchers, and NGOs. Topics Covered ‧Criminal Behavior ‧Entrepreneurship Policy ‧Global Business ‧Indigenous Knowledge ‧Migration ‧Organizational Culture

VB06-17	Driving Efficiency in Local Government Using a Collaborative Enterprise Architecture Framework: Emerging Research and Opportunities
	Tiwary, Amit/ 9781522524076/ Price:US$ 120.00

	The overall functions of a government impact a wide range of sectors in society. It is imperative for governments to work at full capacity and potential in order to ensure quality progress for its citizens. Driving Efficiency in Local Government Using a Collaborative Enterprise Architecture Framework: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential scholarly publication for the latest research on methods for smart government initiatives and implementations, and addresses prevalent internal and external security risks. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics such as technology funds, mobile technology, and cloud computing, this book is ideally designed for professionals, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the ways in which governments can advance and prosper. Topics Covered ‧Cloud computing ‧Enhanced Security ‧IT Adoption ‧Mobile Technology ‧Technology Funds ‧Web services

VB06-16	Impacts of Faith-Based Decision Making on the Individual-Level Legislative Process: Emerging Research and Opportunities
	Drenner, Karla/ 9781522523888/ Price:US$ 120.00

	Increased diversity and shifting social identities have created significant effects on contemporary legislative systems. These shifts have altered how legislative bodies conduct, implement, and pass various policies and bills. Impacts of Faith-Based Decision Making on the Individual-Level Legislative Process: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an innovative source of scholarly material on the religious influences of modern society on marital law. Including perspectives on topics such as same-sex marriage, religious values, and bill sponsorship, this book is ideally designed for researchers, academics, professionals, graduate students, and policy makers interested in the latest developments on legislative decision making. Topics Covered ‧Bill Sponsorship ‧Discrimination ‧Morality and Ethics ‧Religious Progressivism ‧Religious Traditionalism ‧Religious Values ‧Same-Sex Marriage

VB06-15	Digital Media Integration for Participatory Democracy
	Luppicini, Rocci/ 9781522524632/ Price:US$ 200.00

	Digital technology has revitalized the landscape of political affairs. As e-government continues to become more prominent in society, conducting further research in this realm is vital to promoting democratic advancements. Digital Media Integration for Participatory Democracy provides a comprehensive examination of the latest methods and trends used to engage citizens with the political world through new information and communication technologies. Highlighting innovative practices and applications across a variety of areas such as technoethics, civic literacy, virtual reality, and social networking, this book is an ideal reference source for government officials, academicians, students, and researchers interested in the enhancement of citizen engagement in modern democracies. Topics Covered ‧Civic Literacy ‧Civic Participation ‧Digital Democracy ‧Internet Politics ‧Online Cultural Participation ‧Participatory Democracy ‧Technoethics ‧Transnational Activism ‧Virtual Reality

VB06-13	Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation Within Smart Cities
	Carvalho, Luisa Cagica/ 9781522519782/ Price:US$ 235.00

	While the population continues to grow and expand, many people are now making their homes in cities around the globe. With this increase in city living, it is becoming vital to create intelligent urban environments that efficiently support this growth, and that simultaneous provide friendly, progressive environments to both businesses and citizens alike. The Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation Within Smart Cities is a comprehensive reference source that discusses social, economic, and environmental issues surrounding the evolution of smart cities. It provides insightful viewpoints on a range of topics such as entrepreneurial ecosystems, competitive tourism, city efficiency, corporate social responsibility, and smart destinations. This publication is ideal for all researchers, academics, and practitioners that wish to expand their knowledge on the emerging trends and topics involving smart cities. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧City Innovation ‧Corporate Social Responsibility ‧Entrepreneurial Development ‧Entrepreneurship ‧Industry Models ‧Intelligent Communities ‧Smart Destination ‧Smart Tourism

VB06-12	Public Sector Entrepreneurship and the Integration of Innovative Business Models
	Lewandowski, Mateusz/ 9781522522157/ Price:US$ 190.00

	While private, for-profit businesses have typically been the most experienced with entrepreneurship, the study of public sector business models is coming to the forefront of entrepreneurial discussions. This shift has allowed researchers and practitioners to expand on their knowledge of positive business choices and paved the way for more profitable business empires. Public Sector Entrepreneurship and the Integration of Innovative Business Models is a comprehensive source of academic research that discusses the latest entrepreneurial strategies, achievements, and challenges in public sector contexts. Highlighting relevant topics such as public management, crowdsourcing, municipal cooperation, and public sector marketing, this is an ideal resource for managers, practitioners, researchers, and professionals interested in learning more about public sector business ideals, and how these models are shaping positive entrepreneurial communities around the world. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Business Solutions ‧Crowdsourcing ‧Leadership ‧Multiple Value Creation System ‧Municipal Cooperation ‧Public Management ‧Public Sector Marketing ‧Social Innovations

VB06-11	Digital Governance and E-Government Principles Applied to Public Procurement
	Shakya, Rajesh Kumar/ 9781522522034/ Price:US$ 185.00

	Public procurement is vulnerable on many levels. Therefore, to increase protection and improve efficiency, governments across the globe are looking to introduce electronic-based infrastructures. Digital Governance and E-Government Principles Applied to Public Procurement is an essential reference publication for the latest research on the implementation and impact of public reforms through e-Procurement. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics and perspectives, such as anti-corruption, acquisitions costs, and governance structures, this book is ideally designed for academicians, practitioners, professionals, and researchers seeking current research on the regulation of the public sector through digital approaches. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ‧Acquisitions Costs ‧Anti-Corruption ‧Developing Nations ‧Enterprise Resource Planning ‧Governance Structures ‧Green Public Procurement (GPP) ‧Public Financial Management ‧Public vs. Corporate Procurement

VB06-10	Politics, Protest, and Empowerment in Digital Spaces
	Ibrahim, Yasmin/ 9781522518624/ Price:US$ 180.00

	With the ubiquitous nature of modern technologies, they have been inevitably integrated into various facets of society. The connectivity presented by digital platforms has transformed such innovations into tools for political and social agendas. Politics, Protest, and Empowerment in Digital Spaces is a comprehensive reference source for emerging scholarly perspectives on the use of new media technology to engage people in socially- and politically-oriented conversations and examines communication trends in these virtual environments. Highlighting relevant coverage across topics such as online free expression, political campaigning, and online blogging, this book is ideally designed for government officials, researchers, academics, graduate students, and practitioners interested in how new media is revolutionizing political and social communications. Topics Covered ‧Gender Equality ‧Mobile Technology ‧Online Blogging ‧Online Free Expression ‧Policy Decision-Making ‧Political Campaigning ‧Political Participation ‧Transmedia Storytelling

SB06-479	Smart Country-Connected. Intelligent. Digital.
	Bertelsmann Stiftung/ 9783867937856/ Price:EUR 20.00



SB06-477	The Transparency Fix: Secrets, Leaks, and Uncontrollable Government Information
	Mark Fenster/ 9781503601710/ Price:GBP 73.00



SB06-468	The New Fundraisers: Who Organises Charitable Giving in Contemporary Society?
	Breeze, Beth/ 9781447325024/ Price:GBP 27.99

	Charitable fundraising has become ever more urgent in a time of extensive public spending cuts. However, while the identity and motivation of those who donate comes under increasingly close scrutiny, little is known about the motivation and characteristics of the ‘askers’, despite almost every donation being solicited or prompted in some way. This is the first empirically-grounded and theorised account of the identity, characteristics and motivation of fundraisers in the UK. Based on original data collected during a 3-year study of over 1,200 fundraisers, the book argues that it is not possible to understand charitable giving without accounting for the role of fundraising.

SB06-467	Broken Benefits: What's Gone Wrong with Welfare Reform.
	Royston, Sam/ 9781447333265/ Price:GBP 15.99

	Britain is going through the most radical upheaval of the benefits system since its foundations were laid at the end of the 1940s. In Broken Benefits, Sam Royston argues that social security isn’t working, and without a change in direction, it will be even less fair in the future. Drawing on original research and high-profile debates, this much-needed book provides an introductory guide to social security, correcting misunderstandings and exposing poorly understood problems. It reveals how some workers pay to take on additional hours; that those who pay national insurance contributions may get nothing in return; that some families can be paid to split apart; and that many people on the lowest incomes are seeing their retirement age rise the fastest. Broken Benefits includes real-life stories, models of household budgets, projections of benefit spending, and a free online calculator showing the impact of welfare changes on personal finances. The book presents practical ideas of how benefits should be reformed, to create a fairer, simpler and more coherent system for the future.

SB06-467	Understanding Housing Policy.
	Lund, Brian/ 9781447330448/ Price:GBP 27.99

	The 3rd edition of this bestselling textbook has been completely revised to address the range of socio-economic factors that have influenced UK housing policy in the years since the previous edition was published. The issues explored include the austerity agenda, the impact of the Coalition government’s housing policies, the 2015 Conservative government’s policy direction, the evolving devolution agenda and the recent focus on housing supply. The concluding chapter examines new policy ideas in the context of theoretical approaches to understanding housing policy: laissez-faire economics; social reformism; Marxist political economy; behavioural perspectives and social constructionism. Throughout the textbook, substantive themes are illustrated by boxed examples and case studies. The author focuses on principles and theory and their application in the process of constructing housing policy, ensuring that the book will be a vital resource for undergraduate and postgraduate level students of housing and planning and related social policy modules.

SB06-463	Illustrated Handbook of Disaster Management.
	/ 9781680946604/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Disaster management is defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters. This illustrated handbook presents an analytical critique of the interrelated, multidisciplinary issues of preparedness, response, and recovery in anticipating and rebuilding from disasters.

SB06-463	Community Groups in Context: Local Activities and Actions.
	McCabe, Angus/ 9781447327776/ Price:GBP 85.99

	In the past decade community groups have been portrayed as the solution to many social problems. Yet the role of ‘below the regulatory radar’ community action has received little research attention and thus is poorly understood in terms of both policy and practice. Focusing on self-organised community activity, this book offers the first collection of papers developing theoretical and empirically grounded knowledge of the informal, unregistered, yet largest, part of the voluntary sector. The collection includes work from leading academics, activists, policy makers and practitioners offering a new and coherent understanding of community action ‘below the radar’. The book is part of the Third Sector Research Series which is informed by research undertaken at the Third Sector Research Centre, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and Barrow Cadbury Trust.

SB06-463	Infrastructure in Africa: Lessons for Future Development.
	Ncube, Mthuli/ 9781447326649/ Price:GBP 35.99

	This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the state of infrastructure in Africa and provides an integrated analysis of the challenges the sector faces, based on extensive fieldwork across the continent. Contributors with a wide range of expertise challenge current policy, practice and thinking on issues including the politics of infrastructure development, social inclusion, domestic resource mobilisation and infrastructure financing. The book will be an important resource for academic researchers, students and early career development professionals as well as policymakers and NGOs engaged in dialoguing the infrastructure development options for Africa.

SB06-460	Ethics and Public Administration.
	Cinti, Veronica/ 9781680957006/ Price:US$ 160.00

	Ethics are the rules that define moral conduct according to the ideology of a specific group. Moreover, ethics in public administration are important for good business conduct based on the needs of a specific town, state or country. Ethics provide accountability between the public and the administration. Adhering to a code of ethics ensures that the public receives what it needs in a fair manner. This book provides public administrators with a theoretical knowledge of ethical principles and a practical framework for applying them. It also gives the administration guidelines for integrity in their operations.

SB06-460	Public Administration and Law.
	Cinti, Veronica/ 9781680957013/ Price:US$ 160.00

	Public administration and law skillfully combines comprehensive legal information with analysis of instructive cases and practical advice. The book focuses on how constitutional doctrines regulate the main contexts in which individuals actually deal with administrators. It also examines the impact of judicial decisions on the enterprise of public administration, including general framework that controls agency rule making, adjudication, release of information, and related issues.

SB06-460	Fundamental Concepts of Public Administration.
	Cinti, Veronica/ 9781680957020/ Price:US$ 160.00

	This book is an introduction to the study of public administration- the discipline as well as the profession. Major administrative concepts have been explained and related to the politico-administrative situation in the developed and developing countries. It also highlights the growing importance of public administration in the modern state with special reference to the developing nations and points out its interdisciplinary nature.

SB06-460	Emergency Management and Disaster Response.
	Mishra, Vikas/ 9781680958164/ Price:US$ 170.00

	Emergency management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. Disaster response is the reaction and activity involved in helping people who have involved in some kind of catastrophe. This book discusses about emergency management and disaster response.

SB06-460	Disaster Management and Social Work.
	Mishra, Vikas/ 9781680958171/ Price:US$ 165.00

	Social workers play important roles in disaster rescue, recovery and preparation for future disasters. Disaster management is the creation of plans through which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. By highlighting a new empirically based understanding of disaster behavior, this book focuses on disaster management to a social process model that will save lives.

SB06-460	Urban and Regional Disaster Management.
	LILLEJORD, ANDREW/ 9781680958188/ Price:US$ 170.00

	This book presents the latest information on the intensity and frequency of disasters in urban and regional areas. It emphasizes the importance of urbanization for the level of risk of natural disasters and other phenomena, and highlights the need to address disaster management issues in the context of urban development planning.

SB06-460	Development Administration.
	MENON, SUDHA/ 9781680958836/ Price:US$ 140.00

	Development Administration is about projects, programs, policies and ideas which are focused at development of a nation, with the point of view of socio-economic and socio-political development of society in general, carried out by talented and skilled bureaucrats.

SB06-460	Public Policy.
	MENON, SUDHA/ 9781680958843/ Price:US$ 140.00

	Public Policy is an interdisciplinary subject connecting the theoretical and analytical tools of economics, political science, philosophy, psychology, and law with their real- world policy applications. Public policy is the principled guide to action taken by the administrative executive branches of the state with regard to a class of issues in a manner consistent with law and institutional customs. This book remains essential reading for students of public policy and policy analysis. This book offers authoritative and engaging critical overviews of the state of political science.

SB06-459	From Greed to Well Being: A Buddhist Approach toward Resolving Our Economic and Financial Crises.
	Magnuson, Joel/ 9781447318941/ Price:GBP 15.99

	Despite fitful attempts over decades at reform, the global financial system seems caught in cycles of boom and bust, instability and scandal. In this timely new book, Joel Magnuson builds on the classic works of E F Schumacher, Prayudh Payutto and Sulak Sivaraksa, to provide a Buddhist economics perspective on this recurring pattern, offering new possibilities for real change. The book centres on the belief that denial, predation and delusion (Buddhism’s ‘three poisons’) are embedded within our financial institutions, perpetuating the continued widespread attachment to endless economic growth and financial accumulation that are responsible for social and ecological malaise. Arguing that mainstream economics fails to adequately address this cycle, Magnuson presents a new framework of Buddhist economics, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of current economic problems and offering a course toward genuine wellbeing.

	Terrorists' Use of the Internet: Assessment and Response
	M. Conway/ 9781614997641/ Price:EUR 122.00

	Terrorist use of the Internet has become a focus of media, policy, and scholarly attention in recent years. Terrorists use the Internet in a variety of ways, the most important being for propaganda purposes and operations-related content, but it is also potentially a means or target of attack. This book presents revised versions of a selection of papers delivered at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) on ‘Terrorists’ Use of the Internet’ held in Dublin, Ireland in June 2016. One aim of the workshop was to nurture dialogue between members of the academic, policy and practitioner communities, so the 60 delegates from 13 countries who attended the workshop included representatives from each of these. The participants encompassed a wide range of expertise (including engineering, computer science, law, criminology, political science, international relations, history, and linguistics) and the chapters contained herein reflect these diverse professional and disciplinary backgrounds. The workshop also aimed to address the convergence of threats. Following an introduction which provides an overview of the various ways in which terrorists use the Internet, the book’s remaining 25 chapters are grouped into 5 sections on cyber terrorism and critical infrastructure protection; cyber-enabled terrorist financing; jihadi online propaganda; online counterterrorism; and innovative approaches and responses. The book will be of interest to all those who need to maintain an awareness of the ways in which terrorists use the Internet and require an insight into how the threats posed by this use can be countered.

	Understanding Housing Policy
	Brian Lund/ 9781447330431/ Price:GBP 79.99



	The Essential Guide to Planning Law: Decision-Making and Practice in the UK
	Adam Sheppard/ 9781447324454/ Price:GBP 74.99



	Radical Solutions to the Housing Supply Crisis
	Duncan Bowie/ 9781447328490/ Price:GBP 11.99

	As housing supply in England reaches crisis point, Duncan Bowie provides a critical review of housing policy under successive UK governments. From Blair’s New Labour and Cameron’s Coalition government to the 2016 Housing and Planning Act, Bowie demonstrates how successive governments have failed to provide adequate, affordable housing, leading to a chronic lack of provision. Exploring the inter-relationship between housing, planning and land policies, Bowie puts forward a reform programme based on an alternative set of policy priorities and delivery mechanisms, arguing the case for an integrated approach on land, taxation, planning and public investment to provide radical solutions to a growing crisis.

	The Third Sector Delivering Public Services: Developments, Innovations and Challenges
	James Rees/ 9781447322429/ Price:GBP 27.99

	This important book is the first edited collection to provide an up to date and comprehensive overview of the third sector’s role in public service delivery. Exploring areas such as social enterprise, capacity building, volunteering and social value, the authors provide a platform for academic and policy debates on the topic. Drawing on research carried out at the ESRC funded Third Sector Research Centre, the book charts the historical development of the state-third sector relationship, and reviews the major debates and controversies accompanying recent shifts in that relationship. It is a valuable resource for social science academics and postgraduate students as well as policymakers and practitioners in the public and third sectors in fields such as criminal justice, health, housing and social care.

	The Politics and Situatedness of Emerging Technologies
	Bowman, D.M./ 9781614997887/ Price:EUR 60.00

	[R]evolutionary technologies are rapidly making their way into the market, bringing with them greater precision, enhanced flexibility and — at least when compared to some conventional approaches — lower costs. The pace at which these new technologies, their tools and applications, are making their way out of the laboratory and into our hands appears to be accelerating. And while artificial intelligence, and gene editing tools such as the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) system, appear to hold substantial promise, and unparalleled opportunities, great uncertainty exists over their trajectory and potential (unintended) risks. It is therefore not surprising that their development has been paralleled by calls to innovate responsibility, to assess the efficacy of currently legislative regimes, to integrate broader societal issues, and to actively engage the public on the trajectory that these technologies may, or may not, take. Bringing together contributions and perspectives from the multidisciplinary S.NET community, The Politics and Situatedness of Emerging Technologies critically examines dynamics that exists between politics, emerging technologies and the public. Collectively, the chapters illuminate the fundamental role of dialogue, politics, policy and governance frameworks in shaping, and embedding, all emerging technologies — and their products — into society.

VB06-6	Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments
	Sadioglu, Ugur/ 9781522503200/ Price:US$ 205.00

	In the era of globalization, comparative government and politics have come to the forefront due to the transformations of the social welfare state and the subsequent social, economic, political, cultural, technological and administrative changes. Taking a particular look at local government systems can uncover new perspectives on issues related to globalization, localization, governance, new democracy movements, managerial reformation, and privatization. Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the role played by local governments in overall administration, types and models of government at the local level, consequences of managerial reformations, and new develops regarding structure, process, personnel, and policymaking aspects of government. Highlighting relevant perspectives from comparative research and case studies, this book is ideally designed for students, government officials, politicians, civil society representatives, and academicians. Topics Covered ‧Citizen Welfare ‧Decentralization ‧Fiscal Autonomy ‧Government Reforms ‧Political Ethics ‧Public Service Delivery ‧Territorial Governance

VB06-5	Theoretical Foundations and Discussions on the Reformation Process in Local Governments
	Sadioglu, Ugur/ 9781522503170/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Local government can be defined as a public entity acting as the sub-unit of a state or of a region, charged with the task of enforcing public policies. There have been many reforms of local government in recent years from the grassroots-led movement that took root in the 90’s to the overarching effects of globalization and decentralization. Local governments must adapt their practices in order to most effectively provide for their constituents. Theoretical Foundations and Discussions on the Reformation Process in Local Government addresses the effects of recent reforms in the political-administrative system of local governments and politics as well as future outlooks. It reviews the challenges, innovations, and lessons from local governments while providing theoretical perspectives on methods for positive reform. This book is a critical reference source for policy makers, government organizations, professionals, and actors in both local and international politics. Topics Covered ‧Difference Hypothesis ‧Local Democracy ‧Local Self-Governance ‧Municipal Cooperation ‧Normative Base of Local Government ‧Reallocation and Rescaling ‧Structural Reform

VB06-4	Handbook of Research on Public Finance in Europe and the MENA Region
	Erdogdu, M. Mustafa/ 9781522500537/ Price:US$ 300.00

	Since the 1970s, globalization has created an economic environment of interdependency between nations. Now, many countries in European and the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) regions must grapple with the need to increase public revenue while maneuvering through a global “race-to-the-bottom” tax competition. The Handbook of Research on Public Finance in Europe and the MENA Region explores economic development and public finance by providing critical insight into the use of public finance and policy and illuminating the intricacies of these topics through discussion of theory, empirical work, and policy objectives. This book is ideally designed for business professionals, policy makers, financers, students and researchers in the fields of public policy and economics. Topics Covered ‧Financial Sustainability ‧Good Governance ‧Government Expenditure Growth ‧Political Competition ‧Public Investment ‧Public Spending ‧Shadow Economy ‧Tax Administration ‧Tax Reform

VB06-3	Ethical Issues and Citizen Rights in the Era of Digital Government Surveillance.
	Cropf, Robert A./ 9781466699052/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Questions surrounding the concept of freedom versus security have intensified in recent years due to the rise of new technologies. The increased governmental use of technology for data collection now poses a threat to citizens’ privacy and is drawing new ethical concerns. Ethical Issues and Citizen Rights in the Era of Digital Government Surveillance focuses on the risks presented by the usage of surveillance technology in the virtual public sphere and how such practices have called for a re-examination of what limits should be imposed. Highlighting international perspectives and theoretical frameworks relating to privacy concerns, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, professionals, and upper-level students within the e-governance realm. Topics Covered ‧Cyber Espionage ‧Digital Forensics ‧Duality Theory Application ‧Employee Surveillance ‧Personal Data Protection ‧School Safety ‧Urban Crime

VB06-2	Global Perspectives on Risk Management and Accounting in the Public Sector.
	Augusta da Conciecao Santos Ferreira/ 9781466698031/ Price:US$ 225.00

	The effects of recent economic and financial crises have reached an international scale; a number of different nations have experienced the fallout of these events, calling into question issues of accountability and reform in public management. Global Perspectives on Risk Management and Accounting in the Public Sector is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on current developments and future directions of the regulation, financial management, and sustainability of public institutions. Featuring discussions on risk assessment, transparency, and information disclosure, this book is ideally designed for regulatory authorities, researchers, managers, and professionals working in the public domain. Topics Covered ‧Commercialization ‧Consolidated Financial Reporting ‧E-Government Services ‧Late Neo-Liberalism ‧New Public Management (NPM) ‧NHS Foundation Trusts ‧Performance Measurement ‧Sustainability Reporting

VB06-1	Managing Big Data Integration in the Public Sector.
	Aggarwal, Anil/ 9781466696495/ Price:US$ 205.00

	The era of rapidly progressing technology we live in generates vast amounts of data; however, the challenge exists in understanding how to aggressively monitor and make sense of this data. Without a better understanding of how to collect and manage such large data sets, it becomes increasingly difficult to successfully utilize them. Managing Big Data Integration in the Public Sector is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the application of big data analytics in government contexts and identifies various strategies in which big data platforms can generate improvements within that sector. Highlighting issues surrounding data management, current models, and real-world applications, this book is ideally designed for professionals, government agencies, researchers, and non-profit organizations interested in the benefits of big data analytics applied in the public sphere. Topics Covered ‧Clinical Decision Support ‧Cloud Interoperability ‧Cyber Security ‧Data Acquisition and Recovery ‧Disaster Communications ‧Healthcare Applications ‧Systems Development

VB02-439	Trends, Prospects, and Challenges in Asian E-Governance.
	Sodhi, Inderjeet Singh/ 9781466695368/ Price:US$ 190.00

	Asian countries possess some of the fastest growing economies in the modern world. To maintain this tremendous growth while also sustaining demographic, population, health, and quality of life standards, leaders must take careful stock of past accomplishments and their plans for the future. Trends, Prospects, and Challenges in Asian E-Governance addresses some of the ongoing struggles of fast-developing nations such as China, India, and Indonesia within the context of electronic government, illustrating how digital tools can assist developing nations in maintaining their prospects for future growth and expansion. Employing real-world case studies as well as ongoing research on the growing potential of these Eastern nations, this book serves as a useful reference for government officials, policymakers, and students of public policy in Asia and Oceania. Topics Covered ‧Cultural Impact ‧E-Government Adoption ‧Governmental Stability ‧Public Administration ‧Small Island Nations ‧Transparency and Corruption ‧Value and Risk

VB02-437	Cloud Computing Technologies for Connected Government.
	Mahmood, Zaigham/ 9781466686298/ Price:US$ 195.00

	In the developed world, there is an increasing trend towards the use of e-government to further involve citizens in the maintenance of their country. This is not only an improved way to promote existing methods of citizen engagement such as voting or taxation; it also makes information more accessible and increases opportunities for average citizens to make their voices heard. Cloud Computing Technologies for Connected Government explores the latest research on the use of e-government for enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of public institutions. Featuring coverage on cloud-related frameworks and strategies, barriers to e-government development and practice, and case studies revealing the best guidelines for efficient technology use, this timely publication is indispensable for students, educators, information system specialists, technology experts, and anyone involved in public administration or the management of government departments. This book highlights chapters on a broad scope of topics including, but not limited to, citizen empowerment, collaborative public service, communication through social media, cost benefits of the Cloud, electronic voting systems, identity management, legal issues, and security and privacy for e-government users. Topics Covered ‧Citizen Empowerment ‧Citizenship in the Cloud ‧Collaborative Public Service ‧E-Government Services ‧Electronic Voting Systems ‧Identity Management ‧Open Government ‧Security and Privacy ‧Social Media Communication Channels

SB06-459	Transparency and the Open Society: Practical Lessons for Effective Policy.
	Taylor, Roger/ 9781447325369/ Price:GBP 26.99

	Greater transparency is increasingly seen as the answer to a wide range of social issues by governments, NGOs and businesses around the world. However, evidence of its impact is mixed. Using case studies from around the world including India, Tanzania, the UK and US, Transparency and the open society surveys the adoption of transparency globally, providing an essential framework for assessing its likely performance as a policy and the steps that can be taken to make it more effective. It addresses the role of transparency in the context of growing use by governments and businesses of surveillance and database driven decision making. The book is written for anyone involved in the use of transparency whether campaigning from outside or working inside government or business to develop policies.

SB06-457	Why We Need Welfare: Collective Action for the Common Good.
	Alcock, Pete/ 9781447328346/ Price:GBP 17.99

	Pete Alcock, a well-respected expert, explains the challenges that collective welfare faces, and explores the complexities involved in delivering it, including debates about who benefits from welfare and how and where it is delivered. His primary focus is on the UK, including the problems of poverty and inequality, and how recent political and economic changes have undermined public investment; but he also draws on international examples from Europe and other OECD countries, such as the impact of private health care in the USA. Why we need welfare is a call for new forms of collective action to meet welfare needs in the 21st century. It offers a fresh perspective on the key issues involved, and is a great introduction to this important and topical debate.

SB06-457	The Third Sector in Public Services: Developments, Innovations and Challenges.
	Rees, James/ 9781447322399/ Price:GBP 79.99

	This important book is the first edited collection to provide an up to date and comprehensive overview of the third sector’s role in public service delivery. Exploring areas such as social enterprise, capacity building, volunteering and social value, the authors provide a platform for academic and policy debates on the topic. Drawing on research carried out at the ESRC funded Third Sector Research Centre, the book charts the historical development of the state-third sector relationship, and reviews the major debates and controversies accompanying recent shifts in that relationship. It is a valuable resource for social science academics and postgraduate students as well as policymakers and practitioners in the public and third sectors in fields such as criminal justice, health, housing and social care.

SB06-457	Veiled Threats: Producing the Muslim Woman in Public Policy Discourses.
	Rashid, Naaz/ 9781447325178/ Price:GBP 85.99

	As Muslim women continue to be a focus of media-led debate, Naaz Rashid uses original scholarship and empirical research to examine how Muslim women are represented in policy discourse and how the trope of the Muslim woman is situated within national debates about Britishness, the death of multiculturalism and global concerns over international terrorism. Analysing the relevance of class, citizenship status, and regional differences, Veiled threats is a valuable addition to the burgeoning literature on Muslims in the UK post 9/11. It will be of interest to academics and students in public and social policy, race equality, gender, and faith-based policy.

SB06-457	A Sharing Economy: How Social Wealth Funds Can Reduce Inequality and Help Balance the Books.
	Lansley, Stewart/ 9781447331438/ Price:GBP 10.99

	Britain is a society increasingly divided between the super-affluent and the impoverished. A Sharing Economy proposes radical new ways to close the growing income gap and spread social opportunities. Drawing on overseas examples, Stewart Lansley argues that mobilising the huge financial potential of Britain’s public assets could pay for a pioneering new social wealth fund. Such a fund would boost economic and social investment, and, by building the social asset base, simultaneously strengthen the public finances. A powerful new policy tool, such funds would ensure that more of the gains from economic activity are shared by all and not colonised by a powerful few. This is a vital new contribution to the pressing debate on how to reduce inequality and combat austerity.

SB06-457	Religious Literacy in Policy and Practice.
	Dinham, Adam/ 9781447316664/ Price:GBP 27.99

	It has long been assumed that religion is in decline in the West: however it continues to have an important yet contested role in individual lives and in society at large. Furthermore half a century or so in which religion and belief were barely talked about in public has resulted in a pressing lack of religious literacy, leaving many ill-equipped to engage with religion and belief when they encounter them in daily life – in relationships, law, media, the professions, business and politics, among others. This valuable book is the first to bring together theory and policy with analysis and expertise on practices in key areas of the public realm to explore what religious literacy is, why it is needed and what might be done about it. It makes the case for a public realm which is well equipped to engage with the plurality and pervasiveness of religion and belief, whatever the individual’s own stance. It is aimed at academics, policy-makers and practitioners interested in the policy and practice implications of the continuing presence of religion and belief in the public sphere.

SB06-457	Spatial Planning and Resilience Following Disasters: International and Comparative Perspectives.
	Greiving, Stefan/ 9781447323587/ Price:GBP 85.99

	Population shifts and an increase in the number of natural (and man-made) disasters are having a profound effect on urban and rural habitats globally. This book brings together for the first time the experiences and knowledge of international contributors from academia, research, policy and practice to discuss the role of spatial planning after significant disasters. It highlights on-going efforts to improve spatial resilience across the globe and predicts future trends. Comparisons from five countries including Japan, the US, Indonesia, Slovakia and Germany, highlight the influence of significant disasters on spatial planning and spatial resiliency under different legal-administrative and cultural frameworks.

SB06-457	Evidence-based Policy Making in the Social Sciences: Methods that Matter.
	Stoker, Gerry/ 9781447329374/ Price:GBP 29.99

	Drawing on the insights of some of the world’s leading authorities in public policy analysis, this important book offers a distinct and critical showcase of emerging forms of discovery for policy-making. Chapter by chapter this expert group of social scientists showcase their chosen method or approach, showing the context, the method’s key features and how it can be applied in practice, including the scope and limitations of its application and value to policy makers. Arguing that it is not just econometric analysis, cost benefit or surveys that can do policy work, the contributors demonstrate a range of other methods that can provide evidenced-based policy insights and how they can help facilitate progressive policy outcomes. The book will be ideal for upper level undergraduate students as well as Public Policy post-graduates, and can be used as the basis of an intensive learning experience for policy makers.

SB06-457	Substance not Spin: An Insider's View of Success and Failure in Government.
	Raynsford, Nick/ 9781447331926/ Price:GBP 18.99

	Why does policy succeed or fail? Nick Raynsford, a former MP, Minister and campaigner, tells us how it looks from the front line of policymaking. Based on his vast personal experience at the very heart of government and the voluntary sector, Raynsford explores what works and what doesn’t in making and implementing policy and legislation. He gives an ‘insider’s view’ on a range of events. some not previously made public, including the botched 1980s reform of Housing Benefit, the vacuum left by the 1986 abolition of the Greater London Council, the ill-fated 2002 Fire Service strike and subsequent reform programme, and fitful regeneration in the Thames Gateway in the 2000s.

SB06-457	The Right to Buy?: Selling off Public and Social Housing.
	Murie, Alan/ 9781447332077/ Price:GBP 11.99

	The Right to Buy has had a massive impact on Housing in the UK for 35 years and in 2015 there were proposals to extend it. But what is the Right to Buy policy, how has it developed and what has its impact been? What evidence is there about the wider and unintended consequences of the policy? How are the proposals to extend the policy in England likely to affect future housing provision and what alternatives are there? In The Right to Buy, Alan Murie provides an authoritative account of the origins, development and impact of the policy across the UK and proposals for its extension in England (and decisions to end it in Scotland and Wales). Presenting up-to-date statistical material the book engages with debates about transfers to private renting, the impact on public expenditure and on the current housing situation, addresses the proposals for new legislation and details the potential impact of these. It is an essential read for anyone interested in this highly topical issue.

SB06-457	Australian Public Policy: Progressive Ideas in the Neo-Liberal Ascendency.
	Miller, Chris/ 9781447312680/ Price:GBP 29.99

	At a time when neoliberal and conservative politics are again in the ascendency and social democracy is waning, Australian public policy re-engages with the values and goals of progressive public policy in Australia and the difficulties faced in re-affirming them. It brings together leading authors to explore economic, environmental, social, cultural, political and indigenous issues. It examines trends and current policy directions and outlines progressive alternatives that challenge and extend current thinking. While focused on Australia, the contributors offer valuable insights for people in other countries committed to social justice and those engaged in the ongoing contest between neo-liberalism and social democracy. This is essential reading for policy practitioners, researchers and students as well those with an interest in the future of public policy.

SB06-457	Understanding Street-Level Bureaucracy.
	Hupe, Peter/ 9781447313274/ Price:GBP 29.99

	This wide-ranging edited volume provides a state of the art account of theory and research on modern street-level bureaucracy, gathering internationally acclaimed scholars to address the varying roles of public officials who fulfill their tasks while interacting with the public. These roles include the delivery of benefits and services, the regulation of social and economic behavior, and the expression and maintenance of public values. Questions about the extent of discretionary autonomy and the feasibility of hierarchical control are discussed in depth, with suggestions made for the further development of research in this field. Hence the book fills an important gap in the literature on public policy delivery, making it a valuable text for students and researchers of public policy, public administration and public management.

SB06-457	Human Resource Management in the Public Sector: Policies and Practices.
	Daly, John L./ 9781138146938/ Price:GBP 130.00



SB06-457	The Philanthropy Reader.
	Moody, Michael/ 9781138903593/ Price:GBP 48.99



SB06-457	The Business Improvement District Movement: Contributions to Public Administration & Management.
	Grossman, Seth A./ 9781138668898/ Price:GBP 42.99



SB06-457	Social Sector Communication in India: Concepts, Practices, and Case studies.
	Jethwaney, Jaishri/ 9789351508144/ Price:GBP 43.99



SB06-456	Handbook of Public Finance.
	Liu, Mingxing/ 9781682500460/ Price:US$ 180.00

	In public finance we study the finances of the Government. Thus, public finance deals with the question how the Government raises its resources to meet its ever-rising expenditure. Therefore, public finance has to play a special role of promoting economic growth in the developing countries besides maintaining price stability. Further, for developing countries mere economic growth is not enough; the composition of growing output and distribution of additional incomes ought to be such as will ensure removal of poverty and unemployment in the developing countries. Therefore, public finance has not only to augment resources for development and to achieve optimum allocation of resources, but also to promote fair distribution of income and expansion in employment opportunities. This book covers a wide variety of topics in the theory of public finance.

SB06-455	Policy Analysis in the Czech Republic.
	Vesely, Arnost/ 9781447318149/ Price:GBP 111.99

	Policy Analysis in the Czech Republic is a vital addition to the International Library of Policy Analysis series. It is not only the first comprehensive overview of the historical development and current state of policy analysis in the Czech Republic, but also in the post-communist Central and Eastern European region. As such, it provides a unique picture of policy analysis that in many respects profoundly differs from 'Western' policy analysis textbooks. Written by leading experts in the field – including practitioners – it outlines the historical development of policy analysis, identifies its role in academic education and research, and examines its varying styles and methods. This unique book offers indispensable reading for researchers, policy makers and students.

SB06-453	The Coalition Government and Social Policy: Restructuring the Welfare State.
	Bochel, Hugh/ 9781447324577/ Price:GBP 29.99



SB06-452	Morality and Public Policy.
	Henricson, Clem/ 9781447323822/ Price:GBP 26.99

	With an increasingly bitter secular religious divide, there is a messy, defective relationship between the state and morality in the UK. In response, Morality and Public Policy puts forward proposals to enhance the capacity of public policy to respond more effectively to morality and associated shifts in social mores in different cultural settings. Spanning religion, moral philosophy and scientific understanding of the human condition, this unique book draws together and adds to the latest thinking on morality, its causes, mutations, tensions and common features. It challenges misplaced concepts of ‘moral progress’ and the supremacy of empathy, and puts forward the management of the full span of human impulses - some complementary, some conflicting - as the function of morality with major implications for the interface between morality and public policy.

SB06-452	Public Management in Transition: The Orchestration of Potentiality.
	Andersen, Niels A./ 9781447328667/ Price:GBP 27.99



SB06-452	Beyond Behaviour Change: Key Issues, Interdisciplinary Approaches and Future Directions.
	Spotswood, Fiona/ 9781447317562/ Price:GBP 29.99

	‘Behaviour change’ for social good is of growing importance to policy-makers and researchers. There is increasing awareness of the relationship between policy, social structures, individual actions and societal outcomes like population health and the environment. As such, research into effective strategies and tactics for changing the population’s behaviour is now a priority. Multidisciplinary in approach, this important book is the first to draw together insights from a range of leading academics and thinkers who have worked in ‘behaviour change’ across a range of disciplines including public health, transport, marketing and the environment. The book explores the political and historical landscape of behaviour change and trends in academic theory before discussing new innovations in both practice and research. It will be a valuable resource for academics and students wanting to locate their research within the broader behaviour change arena.

SB06-450	Designing Public Policy for Co-production: Theory Practice and Change.
	Durose, Catherine/ 9781447316954/ Price:GBP 26.99

	This important book is a response to crises of public policy. Offering an original contribution to a growing debate, the authors argue that traditional technocratic ways of designing policy are inadequate to cope with increasingly complex challenges, and suggest co-production as a more democratic alternative. Drawing on 12 compelling international contributions from practitioners, policy makers, activists and actively engaged academics, ideas of power are used to explore how genuine democratic involvement in the policy process from those outside the elites of politics can shape society for the better. The authors present insights on why and how to generate change in policy processes, arguing for increased experimentation in policy design. The book will be a valuable resource for researchers and students in public policy, public administration, sociology and politics.

SB06-450	Why We Can't Afford the Rich.
	Sayer, Andrew/ 9781447320869/ Price:GBP 10.99

	As inequalities widen and the effects of austerity deepen, in many countries the wealth of the rich has soared. Why we can’t afford the rich exposes the unjust and dysfunctional mechanisms that allow the top 1% to siphon off wealth produced by others, through the control of property and money. Leading social scientist Andrew Sayer shows how over the last three decades the rich worldwide have increased their ability to hide their wealth, create indebtedness and expand their political influence. Winner of the 2015 Peter Townsend Prize, this important book uses simple distinctions to burst the myth of the rich as specially talented wealth creators. Furthermore, as the risk of runaway climate change grows, it shows how the rich are threatening the planet by banking on unsustainable growth. The paperback includes a new Afterword updating developments in the last year and forcefully arguing that the crises of economy and climate can only be resolved by radical change to make economies sustainable, fair and conducive to well-being for all.

	Race Policy and Multiracial Americans.
	Korgen, Kathleen O./ 9781447316459/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Race Policy and Multiracial Americans is the first book to look at the impact of multiracial people on race policies—where they lag behind the growing numbers of multiracial people in the U.S. and how they can be used to promote racial justice for multiracial Americans. Using a critical mixed race perspective, it covers such questions as: Which policies aimed at combating racial discrimination should cover multiracial Americans? Should all (or some) multiracial Americans benefit from affirmative action programmes? How can we better understand the education and health needs of multiracial Americans?This much-needed book is essential reading for sociology, political science and public policy students, policy makers, and anyone interested in race relations and social justice.

	Policy Analysis in Israel.
	Menahem, Gila/ 9781447308041/ Price:GBP 111.99

	Israel is considered a developed country yet both security issues and its frequently changing demographic makeup set Israel apart and imply that Israeli policy analysts must operate in a unique environment and grapple with exceptional challenges. This volume, part of the successful International Library of Policy Analysis series, brings together for the first time a comprehensive study of policy analysis in Israel. Following an introductory chapter that discusses the paradoxical history of policy analysis in Israel by Yehezkel Dror, leading figures from both the Israeli public and academic spheres discuss different aspects of policy analysis in Israel. While Israeli policy analysis is in some respects unique, Israel also represents a broad category of states that could be considered as policy analysis "late developers". Hence, while Israeli policy analysis is fascinating in and of itself, its study also holds important lessons for other countries.

	Beyond Behaviour Change: Key Issues, Interdisciplinary Approaches and Future Directions.
	Spotswood, Fiona/ 9781447317555/ Price:GBP 79.99

	‘Behaviour change’ for social good is of growing importance to policy-makers and researchers. There is increasing awareness of the relationship between policy, social structures, individual actions and societal outcomes like population health and the environment. As such, research into effective strategies and tactics for changing the population’s behaviour is now a priority. Multidisciplinary in approach, this important book is the first to draw together insights from a range of leading academics and thinkers who have worked in ‘behaviour change’ across a range of disciplines including public health, transport, marketing and the environment. The book explores the political and historical landscape of behaviour change and trends in academic theory before discussing new innovations in both practice and research. It will be a valuable resource for academics and students wanting to locate their research within the broader behaviour change arena. - See more at: http://www.policypress.

	The Coalition Government and Social Policy: Restructuring the Welfare State.
	Bochel, Hugh/ 9781447324560/ Price:GBP 85.99



	Morality and Public Policy.
	Henricson, Clem/ 9781447323815/ Price:GBP 79.99

	With an increasingly bitter secular religious divide, there is a messy, defective relationship between the state and morality in the UK. In response, Morality and Public Policy puts forward proposals to enhance the capacity of public policy to respond more effectively to morality and associated shifts in social mores in different cultural settings. Spanning religion, moral philosophy and scientific understanding of the human condition, this unique book draws together and adds to the latest thinking on morality, its causes, mutations, tensions and common features. It challenges misplaced concepts of ‘moral progress’ and the supremacy of empathy, and puts forward the management of the full span of human impulses - some complementary, some conflicting - as the function of morality with major implications for the interface between morality and public policy.

	Housing Politics in the United Kingdom: Power, Planning and Protest
	Brian Lund/ 9781447327080/ Price:GBP 27.99

	With rapid population growth, a long-term dearth in new housing construction, the emergence of ‘generation rent’ and rising homelessness, the issue of housing in the UK is considered complex, open-ended and intractable. Using insights from public choice theory, the new institutionalism and social constructionism Housing Politics in the United Kingdom locates the contemporary ‘housing question’ in historically entrenched power relationships involving markets, planning, and territorial electoral politics. Written to complement the 3rd edition of the author’s bestselling Understanding housing policy (forthcoming, 2017), this book will be essential reading for students of Housing, Social Policy, Social History, Urban Studies, Planning and Political Science.

	Housing Politics in the United Kingdom: Power, Planning and Protest
	Brian Lund/ 9781447327073/ Price:GBP 85.99



	Affordable Housing in US Shrinking Cities: From Neighborhoods of Despair to Neighborhoods of Opportunity?
	Robert Mark Silverman/ 9781447327585/ Price:GBP 29.99

	Given the rapid urbanisation of the world’s population, the converse phenomenon of shrinking cities is often overlooked and little understood. Yet with almost one in ten post-industrial US cities shrinking in recent years, efforts by government and anchor institutions to regenerate these cities is gaining policy urgency, with the availability and siting of affordable housing being a key concern. This is the first book to look at the reasons for the failure (and success) of affordable housing experiences in the fastest shrinking cities in the US. Applying quantitative and GIS analysis using data from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the authors make recommendations for future place-based siting practices, stressing its importance for ensuring more equitable urban revitalisation. The book will be a valuable resource for academic researchers and students in urban studies, housing and inequality, as well as policy makers.

	Evidence-based Policy Making in the Social Sciences: Methods that Matter
	Gerry Stoker/ 9781447329367/ Price:GBP 85.99



	Security for the Digital World within an Ethical Framework
	Digital Enlightenment Forum/ 9781614997238/ Price:EUR 25.00

	People now view digital services and applications as an essential part of their lives and as carriers of great benefits. Nevertheless, because they provide a new space for criminals, terrorists and others with malicious intent, digital technologies also present significant threats. How can we maintain the freedom and benefits offered by the digital ecosystem while also building into that system safeguards against attacks? The Digital Enlightenment Forum (DigEnlight) takes the view that the new regulatory and legal safeguards required for our digital world must be developed within a framework that incorporates what they call 'digital ethics'. This White Book attempts to draw together the various strands which have emerged from the intense debate within DigEnlight over the last three years. It focuses on how we can negotiate the changing emergent behavior and ethical issues that arise at the heart of debates about the digital world, covering areas such as national security, internet governance, and approaches to privacy and trust, as well as making recommendations to help realize a global social compact for digital security and privacy based on ethical principles. The book represents a meaningful contribution to the ongoing efforts to deal with these important issues, and will be of interest to all those with concerns about the future of our digital world.

	Responsibility and Emerging Technologies: Experiences, Education and Beyond
	D. M. Bowman/ 9781614996972/ Price:EUR 60.00

	We live in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Where technology, and its potential benefits and risks, are not bound by, and do not respect, jurisdictional borders. A world that sees technological innovation as being an integral component of the Anthropocene, and resilience as being fundamental to our—and the environment’s—ability to flourish. With the age of the Anthropocene now upon us, there is increasing pressure on policy makers and scientists alike to develop robust agendas for socio-technical integration approaches, to innovate responsibly, and evaluate policy tools, methods and outcomes in real-time. Bringing together contributions and perspectives from the multidisciplinary S.NET community, Responsibility and Emerging Technologies: Experiences, Education and Beyond critically examines the responsible research and innovation policy landscape for emerging technologies. The volume, and its authors, highlight the fundamental roles that reflection, education and evaluation play, and the significance of culture at every step of the process.

VB02-436	Promoting Social Change and Democracy through Information Technology.
	Kumar, Vikas/ 9781466685024/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Life in the digital era offers an array of new and invigorating opportunities, as well as a new set of challenges when facing the dissemination of fresh innovations. While once reserved for personal use, online platforms are now being utilized for more critical purposes, such as social revolution, political influence, and governance at both the local and national levels. Promoting Social Changes and Democracy through Information Technology is a definitive reference source for the latest scholarly research on the use of the internet, mobile phones, and other digital platforms for political discourse between citizens and governments. Focusing on empirical case studies and pivotal theoretical applications of technology within political science and social activism, this comprehensive book is an essential reference source for advanced-level students, researchers, practitioners, and academicians interested in the changing landscape of democratic development and social welfare. Topics Covered ‧E-Government Projects ‧ICTs for Development ‧Microblogs ‧Open Government Data ‧Privacy and Surveillance ‧Social Movements ‧Transmedia Strategies

VB02-435	Management and Participation in the Public Sphere.
	Mervio, Mika Markus/ 9781466685536/ Price:US$ 200.00

	Public policy has a dynamic effect on multiple facets of modern society. Methods for managing and engaging the public sphere continue to change conceptually across the globe, impacting the ways that governments and citizens interact both within and across borders. Management and Participation in the Public Sphere is a definitive reference source for the latest scholarly research on the interplay of public affairs and the domestic realm, providing innovative methods on managing public policy across various nations, cultures, and governments. Featuring expansive coverage on a multitude of relevant topics in civic involvement, information technology, and modes of government, this publication is a pivotal reference source for researchers, students, and professionals seeking current developments in novel approaches to public policy studies. This publication features timely, research-based chapters on the critical issues of public policy including, but not limited to, archival paradigms, Internet censorship, media control, civic engagement, virtual public spaces, online activism, higher education, and public-private partnerships. Topics Covered ‧Archival Paradigms ‧Civic Engagement ‧Higher Education ‧Internet Censorship ‧Media Control ‧Online Activism ‧Public-Private Partnerships ‧Virtual Public Spaces

VB02-433	Public Affairs and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, 4-Vols/Set.
	Information Resources Management Association (USA)/ 9781466683587/ Price:US$ 2150.00

	Effective administration of government and governmental organizations is a crucial part of achieving success in those organizations. To develop and implement best practices, policymakers and leaders must first understand the fundamental tenants and recent advances in public administration. Public Affairs and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores the concept of governmental management, public policy, and politics at all levels of organizational governance. With chapters on topics ranging from privacy and surveillance to the impact of new media on political participation, this multi-volume reference work is an important resource for policymakers, government officials, and academicians and students of political science. Topics Covered ‧Civic Activism ‧E-Participation ‧Electronic Government ‧Online Campaigning ‧Open Source Democracy ‧Political Marketing ‧Public Policy ‧Social Media and Politics ‧Sustainable Governance

VB02-432	Digital Solutions for Contemporary Democracy and Government.
	Bwalya, Kelvin Joseph/ 9781466684300/ Price:US$ 200.00

	The dot-com revolution has brought many advances before unimagined. Of them all, it may be said that none have surpassed e-government in attracting a significant number of researchers and practitioners from around the world. However, the question remains whether everyone is ready to join the e-government movement, or if some are just blindly following the latest trend. Digital Solutions for Contemporary Democracy and Government touches on several key issues and challenges surrounding the recent e-government boom and offers practical solutions from those who have been a part of implementing e-government programs internationally. Due to its breadth of discussion on a variety of topics relating to the intersection of technology with politics, democracy, and government, this authoritative book is a valuable reference source for professionals, researchers, and students in the field of e-government, information management, or knowledge management. Topics Covered ‧Citizen Engagement and Accountability ‧Cloud Computing for E-Government ‧E-Democracy and Social Development ‧E-Government Design and Implementation ‧E-Government Transparency ‧Electronic Records Management ‧Freedom of Information ‧Models for the Measurement of E-Government ‧Social Networking and the Public Sector

VB02-431	Emerging Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Urban E-Planning.
	Silva, Carlos Nunes/ 9781466681507/ Price:US$ 205.00

	Recent advances in information and communication technologies have enhanced the standards of metropolitan planning and development. These innovations have led to new opportunities in this evolving profession. Emerging Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Urban E-Planning brings together the efficiency of web-based tools and digital technologies with the practice of spatial planning. Focusing on the utilization of geographic information systems, computer-assisted design, visualization concepts, and database management systems, this book is a pivotal reference source for planners, policymakers, researchers, and graduate students interested in how recent technological advancements are enhancing the traditional practices in urban planning. Topics Covered ‧Developed vs. Developing Countries ‧Geovisualization ‧Media and Communication ‧Mobile applications ‧Social Movements ‧Virtual Reality ‧Web 2.0 Tools

VB02-430	Emergency Management and Disaster Response Utilizing Public-Private Partnerships.
	Hamner, Marvine Paula/ 9781466681590/ Price:US$ 200.00

	In a world of earthquakes, tsunamis, and terrorist attacks, it is evident that emergency response plans are crucial to solve problems, overcome challenges, and restore and improve communities affected by such negative events. Although the necessity for quick and efficient aid is understood, researchers and professionals continue to strive for the best practices and methodologies to properly handle such significant events. Emergency Management and Disaster Response Utilizing Public-Private Partnerships bridges the gap between the theoretical and the practical components of crisis management and response. By discussing and presenting research on the benefits and challenges of such partnerships, this publication is an essential resource for academicians, practitioners, and researchers interested in understanding the complexities of crisis management and relief through public and private partnerships. Topics Covered ‧Compassion Organizing ‧Corporate Social Responsibility ‧Crisis Education and Training ‧Disaster Relief ‧Healthcare ‧Leadership Challenges ‧Team Building ‧Volunteer Organizations

VB02-429	Teaching Research Methods in Public Administration.
	Schwester, Richard W./ 9781466681163/ Price:US$ 185.00

	While there are many ways to collect information, many students have trouble understanding how to employ various research methods effectively. Since everyone learns and processes information differently, instructing students on successfully using these methods continues to be a challenge. Teaching Research Methods in Public Administration combines empirical research and best practices on various research methods being employed by administrators. Emphasizing theoretical concepts, this publication is an essential reference source for academics, public administration practitioners, and students interested in how information is gathered, processed, and utilized. Topics Covered ‧Data Analysis ‧Deductive Research ‧Empirical Tools ‧Experimentation ‧Mixed Methods Approaches ‧Policy Analysis ‧Program Evaluation ‧Research Ethics ‧Surveying

VB02-425	Handbook of Research on Democratic Strategies and Citizen-Centered E-Government Services.
	Kajan, Ejub/ 9781466672666/ Price:US$ 235.00

	Over the past few years, e-government has been rapidly changing the way governmental services are provided to citizens and businesses. These services improve business and government exchange capability, provide a new way to discover and share information, and play a part in the evolution of future technologies. The Handbook of Research on Democratic Strategies and Citizen-Centered E-Government Servicesseeks to address which services in e-government should be provided to users and how. This premier reference work gives an overview of the latest achievements in the field of e-government services, provides in-depth analysis of and research on the development and deployment of cutting-edge applications, and provides insight into future trends for researchers, teachers, students, government workers, and IT professionals. Topics Covered ‧Benefits Appropriation ‧Business Process Strategy ‧Citizen-Government Communication ‧Data Clustering ‧Electronic Health Records ‧Innovative Public Services Delivery ‧Local Self-Government Institutions ‧Microfoundations ‧Open Social Innovation ‧Smart Government ‧Telecentres

VB02-424	ICT Adoption and Application in the Malaysian Public Sector.
	Ambali, Abdul Raufu/ 9781466665798/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Information and Communication Technologies hold great potential in facilitating public services; however, one of the main problems in applying ICT systems successfully lies in users’ behavior. Before ICT can be fully assimilated into the public domain, it will first be necessary to successfully conciliate users to their adoption. ICT Adoption and Application in the Malaysian Public Sector aims to resolve the difficulties in applying practical ICT systems within the public sphere, thoroughly addressing disparities in ICT theory, user attitudes, and the underlying factors that hinder the full adoption of ICT systems. This publication is a valuable resource for policymakers, software developers, policy analysts, academic researchers, and students interested in the field of ICT. Topics Covered ‧Behavioral Intention ‧Digital Revolution ‧Governance ‧ICT Adoption in the Public Sector ‧ICT Policy ‧Informational Behavior ‧Malaysia ‧Technology Acceptance ‧Technology Usage

VB02-415	Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling.
	Sonntagbauer, Peter/ 9781466662360/ Price:US$ 295.00

	As governments and policy makers take advantage of information and communication technologies, leaders must understand how to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of modern technologies in order to be most effective in enacting change and leading their constituents. The Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling builds on the available literature, research, and recent advances in e-governance to explore advanced methods and applications of digital tools in government. This collection of the latest research in the field presents an essential reference for academics, researchers, and advanced-level students, as well as government leaders, policy makers, and experts in international relations. Topics Covered ‧Citizen Engagement ‧Civil Service ‧Decision-Making Strategies ‧E-Government ‧E-Participation Modeling ‧International Relations ‧Policy Development ‧Policy Lifecycle Analysis ‧Simulation and Modeling in E-Governance

VB02-414	Emerging Issues and Prospects in African E-Government.
	Sodhi, Inderjeet Singh/ 9781466662964/ Price:US$ 175.00

	Efforts have been made toward the application of electronic government in the developing world, yet questions of how to best implement governance systems and address concerns from officials and citizens alike remain to be answered. Emerging Issues and Prospects in African E-Government explores relevant practices, trends, and potential challenges facing fledgling governments in the digital era. This book focuses on the establishment and maintenance of e-government in various African countries, providing critical insights for government bodies, policymakers, administrators, and public sector researchers working in local, state, and national governments around the world. Topics Covered ‧Citizen Engagement ‧Civil Service Reform ‧Collaborative Decision Analysis ‧Digital Society ‧E-Democracy ‧E-Governance ‧Mobile Money ‧Public Administration

SB06-450	Policy Analysis in Taiwan.
	Kuo, Yu-Ying/ 9781447308300/ Price:GBP 111.99

	The study of policy analysis in Taiwan began in the 1970s, however whilst other countries have recognised the need for detailed examination of the theory and practice of policy analysis at different levels of government, Taiwanese studies have remained limited. This book brings together for the first time a team of experienced and highly respected researchers from across Taiwan with expertise in policy analysis theory and practice in specific areas of government as well as in non-governmental organisations. This is a well-structured volume which will be highly relevant for students and academics interested in understanding and analysing politics and policy making in Taiwan. Features of the ILPA series include: ‧ a country-specific systematic study of policy analysis systems by government and non-governmental actors ‧ a history of the country’s policy analysis, empirical case studies and a comparative overview of alternative approaches ‧ a key reference collection for research and teaching in comparative policy analysis and policy studies.

SB06-450	Resilience in the Post-Welfare Inner City: Voluntary Sector Geographies in London, Los Angeles and Sydney.
	DeVerteuil, Geoffrey/ 9781447316558/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Resilience has become one of the first fully-fledged academic and political buzzwords of the twenty-first century. Within this context, Geoffrey DeVerteuil proposes a more critically-engaged and conceptually-robust version, applying it to the conspicuous but now residual clusters of voluntary sector organizations deemed ‘service hubs’. The process of resilience is compared across ten service hubs in three complex but different global inner-city regions: London, Los Angeles and Sydney in response to the threat of gentrification-induced displacement. He shows that resilience can be about holding on to previous gains but also about holding out for transformation. The book is the first to move beyond theoretical books on ‘resilience’ and offer a combined conceptual and empirical approach that will interest urban geographers, social planners and researchers of the voluntary sector.

SB06-450	Negotiating Cohesion, Inequality and Change: Uncomfortable Positions in Local Government.
	Jones, Hannah/ 9781447310044/ Price:GBP 28.99

	How are multiculturalism, inequality and belonging understood in the day-to-day thinking and practices of local government? Examining original empirical data, this book explores how local government officers and politicians negotiate 'difficult subjects' linked with community cohesion policy: diversity, inequality, discrimination, extremism, migration, religion, class, power and change. The book argues that such work necessitates 'uncomfortable positions' when managing ethical, professional and political commitments. Based on first-hand experience of working in urban local government and extensive ethnographic, interview and documentary research, the book applies governmentality perspectives in a new way to consider how people working within government are subject to regimes of governmentality themselves, and demonstrates how power operates through emotions. Its exploration of how 'sociological imaginations' are applied beyond academia will be valuable to those arguing for the future of public services and building connections between the university and wider society, including scholars and students in sociology, social policy, social geography, urban studies and politics, and policy practitioners in local and central government.

SB06-450	Clear Blue Water?: The Conservative Party and the Welfare State Since 1940.
	Page, Robert M./ 9781847429865/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Has the modern Conservative party developed a distinctive approach to the post-war welfare state? In exploring this question, this accessible book, written for a broad readership takes an authoritative look at Conservative party policy and practice in the modern era. The book takes as its main starting point the progressive One Nation Conservative (1950-64) perspective, which endeavoured to embrace those features of the welfare state deemed compatible with the party’s underlying `philosophy.’ Attention then shifts to the neo-liberal Conservatives (1974-1997), who sought to reverse the forward march of the welfare state on the grounds of its `harmful’ economic and social effects. Finally, David Cameron’s (2005-present day) `progressive’ neo-liberal Conservative welfare state strategy is put under the spotlight. The book’s time-defined content and broad historical thread make it a valuable resource for academics and students in social policy and politics as well as social history.

SB06-450	Austerity Bites: A Journey to the Sharp End of Cuts in the UK.
	O'Hara, Mary/ 9781447315704/ Price:GBP 11.99

	Voted one of the Guardian best books of 2014 by Owen Jones. After coming to power in May 2010, the Coalition government in the United Kingdom embarked on a drastic programme of cuts to public spending and introduced a raft of austerity measures that had profoundly damaging effects on much of the population. This bestselling book by award-winning journalist Mary O’Hara chronicles the true impact of austerity on people at the sharp end, based on her ‘real-time’ 12-month journey around the country just as the most radical reforms were being rolled out in 2012 and 2013. Drawing on hundreds of hours of compelling first-person interviews, with a broad spectrum of people ranging from homeless teenagers, older job-seekers, pensioners, charity workers, employment advisers and youth workers, as well as an extensive body of research and reports, the book explores the grim reality of living under the biggest shakeup of the welfare state in 60 years. with a new Foreword by Mark Blyth, Professor of International Political economy and International Studies at Brown University, USA, Austerity Bites dispels any notion that “we are all in this together” and offers an alternative to the dominant and simplistic narrative that we inhabit a country of “skivers versus strivers".

SB06-450	Women of Power: Half a Century of Female Presidents and Prime Ministers Worldwide.
	Skard, Torild/ 9781447315803/ Price:GBP 35.99

	Do women national leaders represent a breakthrough for the women’s movement, or is women’s leadership weaker than the numbers imply? This unique book, written by an experienced politician and academic, is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of how and why women in 53 countries rose to the top in the years since World War II. Packed with fascinating case studies detailing the rise to power of all 73 female presidents and prime ministers from around the world, from 1960 (when the first was elected) to 2010, the motives, achievements and life stories of the female top leaders, including findings from interviews carried out by the author, provide a nuanced picture of women in power. The book will have wide international appeal to students, academics, government officials, women’s rights activists and political activists, as well as anyone interested in international affairs, politics, social issues, gender and equality.

SB06-450	Knowledge in Policy: Embodied, Inscribed, Enacted.
	Freeman, Richard/ 9781447309994/ Price:GBP 27.99

	This important collection presents a radical reconception of the place of knowledge in contemporary policymaking in Europe, based not on assumptions about evidence, expertise or experience but on the different forms that knowledge takes. Knowledge is embodied in people, inscribed in documents and instruments, and enacted in specific circumstances. Empirical case studies of health and education policy in different national and international contexts demonstrate the essential interdependence of different forms and phases of knowledge. They illustrate the ways in which knowledge is mobilised and resisted, and draw attention to key problems in the processing and transformation of knowledge in policy work. This novel theoretical framework offers real benefits for policymakers, academics in public policy, public administration, management studies, sociology, education, public health and social work, and those with a practical interest in education and health and related fields of public policy.

SB06-450	Social Policy in Times of Austerity: Global Economic Crisis and the New Politics of Welfare.
	Farnsworth, Kevin/ 9781447319122/ Price:GBP 27.99

	The 2008 global economic crisis was unprecedented in living memory and its impact on economic and social life immense. Large-scale social policy interventions played a crucial role in helping to mediate the crisis, and yet the welfare state continues to come under attack. A new age of austerity, based more on politics than economics, is threatening to undermine the very foundations of the welfare state. However, as this important book illustrates, there is still room for optimism - resistance to the logic of austerity exists within organisations and governments, and among peoples, demonstrating how essential social policies remain to human progress. The second of a three-book series covering the post-2008 global economic crisis and the period of austerity, this volume draws together edited chapters from leading scholars engaged in the debate and will be equally suitable for academics and other researchers studying international and comparative social policy, as well as upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students.

SB06-450	Brain Culture: Shaping Policy through Neuroscience.
	Pykett, Jessica/ 9781447314042/ Price:GBP 79.99

	This unique book offers a timely analysis of the impact of rapidly advancing knowledge about the brain, mind and behaviour on contemporary public policy and practice. Examining developments in behaviour change policies, neuroscience, architecture and urban design, education, and workplace training programmes the book analyses the global spread of research agendas, policy experiments and everyday practice informed by ‘brain culture’. It offers an alternative, geographically informed set of explanations for what matters in explaining how people behave and how citizens’ behaviour should be governed. It will be of interest to students and academics across the social and behavioural sciences.

SB06-450	Back to the Future of Socialism.
	Hain, Peter/ 9781447321682/ Price:GBP 10.99



SB06-447	101 Reasons for a Citizen's Income: Arguments for Giving Everyone Some Money.
	Torry, Malcolm/ 9781447326120/ Price:GBP 11.99

	101 Reasons for a Citizen’s Income offers a short, accessible introduction to the debate on a Citizen’s Income, showing how a universal, unconditional income for every citizen would solve problems facing the UK’s benefits system, tackle poverty, and improve social cohesion and economic efficiency. For anyone new to the subject, or who wants to introduce friends, colleagues or relatives to the idea, 101 Reasons for a Citizen’s Income is the book to open up debate around the topic. Drawing on arguments detailed in Money for everyone (Policy Press, 2013), it offers a convincing case for a Citizen’s Income and a much needed resource for all interested in the future of welfare in the UK.

SB06-447	Moving Up and Getting On: Migration, Integration and Social Cohesion in the UK.
	Rutter, Jill/ 9781447314622/ Price:GBP 28.99

	In most developed countries immigration policy is high on the political agenda. But what happens to migrants after their arrival – integration and social cohesion – has received less attention, yet these conditions matter to migrants and to wider society. Drawing on fieldwork in London and eastern England, Moving up and getting on is the first accessible, yet comprehensive, text to critique the effectiveness of recent integration and social cohesion policies and calls for a stronger political leadership. Written for those interested in public policy, the book argues that if the UK is to be successful in managing migration, there needs to be greater emphasis on the social aspects of integration and opportunities for meaningful social contact between migrants and longer-settled residents, particularly in the workplace.

SB06-447	Political (Dis)engagement: The Changing Nature of the 'Political'.
	Manning, Nathan/ 9781447317012/ Price:GBP 79.99

	In what ways is the meaning and practice of politics changing? Why might so many people feel dissatisfied and disaffected with electoral politics? What approaches do political activists use to raise issues and mobilise people for action? What role does the internet and social media play in contemporary citizenship and activism? This book brings together academics from a range of disciplines with political activists and campaigners to explore the meaning of politics and citizenship in contemporary society and the current forms of political (dis)engagement. It provides a rare dialogue between analysts and activists which will be especially valuable to academics and students across the social sciences, in particular sociology and political science.

SB06-447	Communicative Capacity: Public Encounters in Participatory Theory and Practice.
	Bartels, Koen P. R./ 9781447318507/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Participatory democracy has become an unshakable norm and widespread practice. Nowadays, public professionals and citizens regularly encounter each other in participatory practice to address shared problems. But while the frequency, pace, and diversity of their public encounters has increased, communicating in participatory practice remains a challenging, fragile, and demanding undertaking that often runs astray. This unique book explores how citizens and public professionals communicate, why this is so difficult, and what could lead to more productive conversations. Using timely, original empirical research to make a thorough comparative analysis of cases in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Italy, it shows policy makers, practitioners, students, and academics the value of communicative capacity.

SB06-442	Policy Analysis in Japan.
	Adachi, Yukio/ 9781847429841/ Price:GBP 111.99

	While studies of policy analysis in other countries have assessed their needs and integrated them into training programmes for professional policy analysts, Japanese studies have been very limited. Policy analysis in Japan brings together for the first time a detailed examination of the theory and practice of policy analysis systems in Japan, at different levels. As part of the successful International Library of Policy Analysis series, the book provides expert analysis to closely examine to what extent the Japanese government has succeeded in providing key policy actors with evidence-informed policy options, thereby improving the likelihood of better policies being adopted and implemented. The book also assesses Japan’s future policy directions, allowing policy researchers and practitioners to draw a number of lessons from the Japanese experience. The book includes empirical case studies to aid teaching and further research, and will be a valuable resource for students and academics as well as policy makers.

SB06-440	Policy Analysis in the Netherlands.
	Frans van Nispen/ 9781447313335/ Price:GBP 111.99

	The Netherlands is internationally regarded as one of the front-runners of policy analysis and evaluation in Europe. This book, part of the International Library of Policy Analysis, provides a much-needed overview of developments in policy analysis in both academia and practice at various levels of governance. It brings together contributions from key scholars as well as from professionals in the field. The book captures the diversity of modes of policy analysis which have evolved since the 1970s. Above all, it provides an overview of the current state of affairs and is, as such, suitable for anyone who is interested in governance and performance.

	Challenging the Chain: Governing the Automated Exchange and Processing of Business Information.
	Bharosa, N./ 9781614994961/ Price:EUR 80.00

	What is digital business reporting? Why do we need it? And how can we improve it? This book aims to address these questions by illustrating the rise of system-to-system information exchange and the opportunities for improving transparency and accountability. Governments around the world are looking for ways to strengthen transparency and accountability without introducing more red tape, which is a source of growing frustration and costs for businesses. In 2004, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Justice in the Netherlands started to investigate the potential of XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) as a uniform data standard for business-to-government information exchange. In 2006, there was a comprehensive architecture for Standard Business Reporting (SBR), including the requirements for the information infrastructure. One year later the first reports in XBRL were successfully delivered to the Tax and Customs Administration and the Chamber of Commerce via a secure infrastructure. Today, millions of business reports are being exchanged using SBR. As a solution, SBR empowers organisations to present a cohesive explanation of their business operations and helps them engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, shareholders and creditors. Challenging the chain describes the journey of SBR from challenge to solution. Specialists in the field – flanked by academics – provide detailed insights on the challenges actors faced and the solutions they achieved. In its versatility, this book exemplifies the necessary paradigm shifts when it comes to such large-scale public-private transformations. Policy makers, managers, IT specialists and architects looking to engage in such transformations will find guidance in this book.

	Leading Policing in Europe: An Empirical Study of Strategic Police Leadership.
	Caless, Bryn/ 9781447315728/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Little is known about those at the command end of policing in Europe. Over the last two years, Bryn Caless and Steve Tong have had unique access to those at the top of European policing, obtaining detailed comments from more than a hundred strategic police leaders in 22 countries and presenting, for the first time, information about how they are selected for high office, how they are held to account and what their views are on current and future challenges in policing. Building on research conducted in the UK for ‘Policing at the top’ (Policy Press), this is a timely and unparalleled insight into a little-known elite in the law-enforcement world.

	Policy Analysis in Australia.
	Head, Brian/ 9781447310273/ Price:GBP 111.99

	Policy Analysis in Australia offers a distinctly Australian interpretation of policy scholarship with eighteen chapters strongly reflecting the outstanding contributions of Australian scholars to the field of public policy. It provides a coherent overview of the strengths and opportunities for policy analysis in Australia. It recognises that government agencies are no longer regarded as the sole source of sound policy analysis, and takes a broad view of policy analysis capacity, both within institutions at all levels of government, and beyond government in the media, political parties, business, and non-government associations. It provides a valuable contribution to Australian scholarship about policy analysis in academic, professional, teaching and learning contexts, and is a key addition to research and teaching in comparative policy analysis and policy studies more generally.

	Taking Power Back: Putting People in Charge of Politics.
	Parker, Simon/ 9781447326878/ Price:GBP 15.99

	Faith in the UK’s political system has reached new lows. Politicians and commentators are lining up to offer answers, but what if the problem goes beyond left and right, trust and bureaucracy? What if the system puts too much power in the hands of politicians in London and not enough in the hands of ordinary people? This important book addresses a key issue of our time: where should power and governance lie in our democracy? Simon Parker, a leading expert on public services and government, claims the answer is to give power away. Indeed, across the country, communities and cities are already starting to take matters into their own hands, reinventing citizenship for the 21st century. Including fascinating interviews with former ministers and officials about their experience of managing the central state, as well as illuminating international case studies, Parker offers policy recommendations and practical ideas for giving power away and creating a new kind of politics focused on unleashing society's creative potential. In so doing, he provides a route map for change, showing how decentralisation can make us happier, healthier and more equal.

	Moving Up and Getting On: Migration, Integration and Social Cohesion in the UK
	Rutter, Jill/ 9781447314615/ Price:GBP 79.99

	In most developed countries immigration policy is high on the political agenda. But what happens to migrants after their arrival – integration and social cohesion – has received less attention, yet these conditions matter to migrants and to wider society. Drawing on fieldwork in London and eastern England, Moving up and getting on is the first accessible, yet comprehensive, text to critique the effectiveness of recent integration and social cohesion policies and calls for a stronger political leadership. Written for those interested in public policy, the book argues that if the UK is to be successful in managing migration, there needs to be greater emphasis on the social aspects of integration and opportunities for meaningful social contact between migrants and longer-settled residents, particularly in the workplace.

	A Decade of World e-Government Rankings.
	Obi, T./ 9781614995678/ Price:EUR 100.00

	The book is divided into three parts, the first of which is an overview of the e-Government ranking survey including a section on historical trends, the 2015 ranking and e-Government ranking by indicators. The second part covers findings and trends, and includes analysis in the fields of digital/internet economy, IOT, cloud, open/big data, cyber security, smart cities, social media and e-aging. The last section presents 63 country reports. The lessons learnt from the best practices explode in this book will contribute greatly to the work of all those involved in setting up, developing and improving e-Government worldwide.

	Tracing the Political: Depoliticisation, Governance and The State.
	Flinders, Matthew/ 9781447326601/ Price:GBP 85.99

	Over the past two decades politicians have delegated many political decisions to expert agencies or ‘quangos’, and portrayed the associated issues, like monetary or drug policy, as technocratic or managerial. At the same time an increasing number of important political decisions are being removed from democratic public debate altogether, leading many commentators to argue that they are part of a ‘crisis of democracy’, marking the ‘end of politics’. Tracing the political uses a broad range of international case studies to chart the politicising and depoliticising dynamics that shape debates about the future of governance and the liberal democratic state. The book is part of the New perspectives in policy and politics series, and will be an important text for students of politics and policy, as well as researchers and policy makers.dpuf

	Designing Public Policy for Co-production: Theory Practice and Change.
	Durose, Catherine/ 9781447316695/ Price:GBP 79.99

	This important book is a response to crises of public policy. Offering an original contribution to a growing debate, the authors argue that traditional technocratic ways of designing policy are inadequate to cope with increasingly complex challenges, and suggest co-production as a more democratic alternative. Drawing on 12 compelling international contributions from practitioners, policy makers, activists and actively engaged academics, ideas of power are used to explore how genuine democratic involvement in the policy process from those outside the elites of politics can shape society for the better. The authors present insights on why and how to generate change in policy processes, arguing for increased experimentation in policy design. The book will be a valuable resource for researchers and students in public policy, public administration, sociology and politics.

	Practices of Innovation and Responsibility: Insights from Methods, Governance and Action
	Bowman, D.M./ 9781614995814/ Price:EUR 60.00

	Over the last decade we have witnessed a significant maturation of the debate around the potential impact of nanotechnologies and other emerging technologies. A global risk research agenda has been developed to address key areas of uncertainty, and we have seen a shift towards ‘responsibility’, ‘responsible development’ and ‘responsible innovation’ of these technologies and their products. But what do we mean by ‘responsible research and innovation’ (RRI)? And how is this concept being operationalized in relation to emerging technologies? Bringing together contributions and perspectives from the multidisciplinary S.NET community, Practices of Innovation and Responsibility: Insights from Methods, Governance and Action examines the question of how RRI may be put into practice, via concrete methods and approaches, and as anticipatory practices designed to shape the innovation process itself.

VB02-416	Revolutionizing the Interaction between State and Citizens through Digital Communications.
	Santos, Diogo/ 9781466662926/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Networked communication technologies have drastically changed the relationship between States and their citizens. This fundamental shift has eased civilians’ ability to access information and organize groups like never before, creating the need to re-examine existing theories. Revolutionizing the Interaction between State and Citizens through Digital Communications evaluates the relationship between governments and their constituents, and how this relationship is impacted by emerging technologies. Discussing both developed and underdeveloped nations, this book provides a comparison for the ongoing shift in societies, serving as a critical reference for legal professionals, activists, government employees, academics, and students. Topics Covered ‧Digital Right to Assemble ‧Direct Democracy ‧E-Government ‧Information Policy ‧Law in the Digital Era ‧New Information Technologies ‧Political Movements and Social Media

VB02-404	Science and Politics.
	Steel, Brent S./ 9781452258102/ Price:GBP 160.00

	Recent partisan squabbles over science in the news are indicative of a larger tendency for scientific research and practice to get entangled in major ideological divisions in the public arena. This politicization of science is deepened by the key role government funding plays in scientific research and development, the market leading position of U.S.-based science and technology firms, and controversial U.S. exports (such as genetically modified foods or hormone-injected livestock). This groundbreaking, one-volume, A-to-Z reference features 120-150 entries that explore the nexus of politics and science, both in the United States and in U.S. interactions with other nations. The essays, each by experts in their fields, examine: ‧Health, environmental, and social/cultural issues relating to science and politics ‧Concerns relating to government regulation and its impact on the practice of science ‧Key historical and contemporary events that have shaped our contemporary view of how science and politics intersect Science and Politics: An A to Z Guide to Issues and Controversies is a must-have resource for researchers and students who seek to deepen their understanding of the connection between science and politics.

VB02-400	Design, Development, and Use of Secure Electronic Voting Systems.
	Zissis, Dimitrios/ 9781466658202/ Price:US$ 195.00

	In modern electoral processes, Information and Communication Technologies play a crucial role, whether used in voter registration, ballot casting, or processing of results. Securing these systems is a necessary step in ensuring the fairness of the democratic process. Design, Development, and Use of Secure Electronic Voting Systems analyzes current research on the integration of modern technologies with traditional democratic systems, providing a framework for designing and deploying electronic voting systems in any context or society. Stakeholders, researchers, architects, designers, and scholars interested in the use of electronic systems in government processes will use this book to gain a broader understanding of some of the latest advances in this emerging field. Topics Covered ‧Accessibility ‧Design Features ‧Electronic Voting ‧Mobile Voting ‧Political Requirements ‧Privacy and Anonymity ‧Social Lessons ‧Usability

VB02-399	Emerging Mobile and Web 2.0 Technologies for Connected E-Government.
	Mahmood, Zaigham/ 9781466660823/ Price:US$ 205.00

	E-Government describes the utilization of technologies to improve the lives of citizens and business organizations while facilitating the operation of the government. With the rise of new technologies, governments need to consider implementing Web 2.0 and mobile technologies as a way to offer relevant e-services to citizens so that they may fully participate in governmental affairs. Emerging Mobile and Web 2.0 Technologies for Connected E-Government highlights the latest technologies and how they can be implemented by the government and effectively used by citizens. This book aims to be an inclusive reference source for researchers, practitioners, students, and managers interested in the application of recent technological innovations to develop a more effective e-government system. Topics Covered ‧Citizen Participation ‧Digital Technologies ‧Electronic Government ‧Globalization ‧Social Media ‧Socioeconomic Development ‧Strategic Management ‧Urban Development

VB02-396	Digital Access and E-Government: Perspectives from Developing and Emerging Countries.
	Moahi, Kgomotso H./ 9781466658684/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Access to government information faces many roadblocks in developing and emerging economies due to lack of appropriate legal frameworks and other requisite information laws. However, there is hope that many countries are now recognizing the importance of providing access to public information resources. Digital Access and E-Government: Perspectives from Developing and Emerging Countries explores the relationships that exist between access to information laws and e-government. It shares the strategies used in encouraging access to information in a variety of jurisdictions and environments, to be of use to e-government designers and practitioners, policymakers, and university professors. Topics Covered ‧Digital Records Management in E-Government ‧E-Government in Africa ‧E-Inclusion Strategies in Public Administrations ‧Information Access and Knowledge-Based Economies ‧Information Literacy ‧Library Services in the Digital Economy ‧Web Archival Legislation in Africa

VB02-393	IT in the Public Sphere: Applications in Administration, Government, Politics, and Planning.
	Mahmood, Zaigham/ 9781466647190/ Price:US$ 200.00

	To be successful in the 21st century, governments must make use of digital and communication technologies in order to coordinate resources and collaborate with their citizens. IT in the Public Sphere: Applications in Administration, Government, Politics, and Planning evaluates current research and best practices in the adoption of e-government technologies in developed and developing countries, enabling governments to keep in constant communication with citizens, constituents, corporations, and other stakeholders in modern societies. Within these chapters, scholars, administrators, managers, and leaders will find the latest information on utilizing digital technologies in their e-governance projects. Topics Covered ‧Citizen Participation ‧Digital Technologies ‧Electronic Government ‧Globalization ‧Social Media ‧Socioeconomic Development ‧Strategic Management ‧Urban Development

VB02-392	Governometrics and Technological Innovation for Public Policy Design and Precision.
	Sharma, Sangeeta/ 9781466651463/ Price:US$ 205.00

	In recent years, government officials have been able to formulate more accurate policies through statistical application. By utilizing quantitative and statistical methods in policy making, governometrics ensures excellence in governmental performance and helps the future of policy making. Governometrics and Technological Innovation for Public Policy Design and Precision demonstrates governometrics’ effective exploitation of policy intricacies in order to overcome the problems policy makers often struggle to resolve. Capturing a variety of international views on policy standpoints to show how this unconventional and scientific analysis of policy is coming to the forefront, this publication is an innovative reference ideal for policy makers, public officials, professionals, researchers, and students, as well as multilateral organizations and institutional donors. Topics Covered ‧Cluster Analysis ‧Critical Policy Issues ‧Government Accountability ‧Influential Policy Factors ‧Policy Decision ‧Policy Intervention ‧Policy Perspectives and Strategies ‧Ratio and Regression Analysis ‧Statistical Modeling

VB02-386	Technology Development and Platform Enhancements for Successful Global E-Government Design.
	Bwalya, Kelvin Joseph/ 9781466649002/ Price:US$ 235.00

	While electronic research has developed in many governments around the world, the majority of its research has focused on the supply and demand aspects of e-government instead of the focus on technology integration for successful e-government design. Technology Development and Platform Enhancements for Successful Global E-Government Design compiles the shared experiences of e-government designers and practitioners with a focus on technological design. By highlighting the different technological nuances that need to be incorporated into successful e-government designs, this book is a useful tool for professionals and researchers concerned with the organizational development in different types of e-government communities and environments. Topics Covered ‧E-Democracy ‧E-Government Project Management ‧Geospatial Technologies ‧Open Source Systems ‧Performance Measurement Frameworks ‧Socio-Technology Ecosystem ‧Technological Divide ‧Web 2.0 in Governance

SB06-443	Electronic Government and Electronic Participation.
	Janssen, Marijn/ 9781614994282/ Price:EUR 120.00

	Electronic media and ICT have become indispensable in the fields of public governance, policy-making and public service provision. E-government research demonstrates its relevance to practice, influencing and shaping government strategies and implementations. The way in which technology can enable and enhance public participation in government is of particular importance. This book presents the proceedings of the ongoing research of the IFIP EGOV and ePart conferences, jointly held at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, in September 2014. Included are 24 ongoing research papers, case studies and posters from the EGOV conference, grouped into the sections: stakeholders and participation; open data and interoperability; ICT-enabled policy-making; services; design, architecture and processes; and evaluation and public values. From the ePart conference, 5 ongoing research papers are included. The book also includes workshops from both conferences. IFIP EGOV and ePart bring together the scientific research community in e-government from all over the world, and this book will be of interest to all those involved in public governance and service provision.

SB06-439	Knowledge in Policy: Embodied, Inscribed, Enacted.
	Freeman, Richard/ 9781447309987/ Price:GBP 85.99

	This important collection presents a radical reconception of the place of knowledge in contemporary policymaking in Europe, based not on assumptions about evidence, expertise or experience but on the different forms that knowledge takes. Knowledge is embodied in people, inscribed in documents and instruments, and enacted in specific circumstances. Empirical case studies of health and education policy in different national and international contexts demonstrate the essential interdependence of different forms and phases of knowledge. They illustrate the ways in which knowledge is mobilised and resisted, and draw attention to key problems in the processing and transformation of knowledge in policy work. This novel theoretical framework offers real benefits for policymakers, academics in public policy, public administration, management studies, sociology, education, public health and social work, and those with a practical interest in education and health and related fields of public policy.

SB06-438	Postal Services in the Digital Age.
	Finger, M./ 9781614993940/ Price:EUR 100.00

	This book deals with the challenges faced by the postal sector in the digital age, and with the vast opportunities that technological advancements offer postal operators with regard to developing new business solutions and services tailored to the needs of their customers. It provides an analysis of these opportunities and identifies the ways in which postal operators might benefit from the digital age and new market requirements. The book is divided into three main parts: various digital dimensions; e-commerce challenges; and opportunities for partnership with governments. A final chapter discusses the developments described in the book and the views and ideas of the authors. The book will be of interest to all those responsible for developing and running postal services, as well as to anyone affected by the changes which have already taken place or the possibilities opening up for new and improved services.

SB06-433	Studying Public Policy: An International Approach.
	Hill, Michael/ 9781447311072/ Price:GBP 29.99

	This unique book is the first to explore the public policy process through 19 contributions from diverse scholars from all over the world. It uses empirical material to demonstrate how many of the key theories and concepts may be applied to its analysis. These are linked by substantive commentary from the editor, Michael Hill, a renowned policy expert, and organised into 5 sections: Stability and Change, Agenda Setting, Policy Formulation, Implementation and Governance and Globalism. This important new resource for policy process teaching uses cases from many policy areas and countries to bring to life for students the reality of the policy making process using tools that help with understanding the real world. These tools comprise a range of often contestable propositions. The book can be used in its own right and to accompany textbooks in the field and will be of value for masters and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as policy analyses and policymakers in public organisations.

SB06-432	Poverty Reduction Strategy in Bangladesh: Re-Thinking Participation in Policy-Making.
	Kamruzzaman, Palash/ 9781447305699/ Price:GBP 85.99

	This book analyses government relationships with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to evaluate the role of citizen participation in formulating national poverty reduction policies in low income countries. It investigates the idea of participation from a contrasting perspective in theory and in practice. Based on in-depth research from a case study of Bangladesh, the first part of the book explores the rhetoric of participation in development policies while the second part of the book presents empirical evidence of participation in the formulation of Bangladesh’s PRSP where a local level development brokers play an important role. This topical book argues that participatory policies are not enough - an overhaul is needed in the thinking of poverty reduction which will require strong political commitment - and will make essential reading for academics, students and researchers in international development studies and poverty fields.

SB06-432	Disputing Citizenship.
	Clarke, John/ 9781447312536/ Price:GBP 26.99

	Citizenship is always in dispute – in practice as well as in theory, but conventional perspectives do not address why the concept of citizenship is so contentious. This unique book presents a new perspective on citizenship by treating it as a continuing focus of dispute. The authors dispute the way citizenship is normally conceived and analysed within the social sciences, developing a view of citizenship as always emerging from struggle. This view is advanced through an exploration of the entanglements of politics, culture and power that are both embodied and contested in forms and practices of citizenship. This compelling view of citizenship emerges from the international and interdisciplinary collaboration of the four authors, drawing on the diverse disputes over citizenship in their countries of origin (Brazil, France, Britain and the USA). The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the field of citizenship, no matter what their geographical, political or academic location.

	Money and Electoral Politics: Local Parties and Funding in General Elections.
	Ron Johnston/ 9781447306320/ Price:GBP 85.99

	Political parties are crucial to British democracy, providing the foundations for mobilising voters. Their constituency branches are key links between voters and Parliamentary candidates and their activities require two vital resources – people and money. Much has been written on the decline of party membership but far less on money. In this much-needed new book, Ron Johnston and Charles Pattie use the latest research and hitherto unpublished material to explore financial differences across the UK’s three main parties in the four years leading up to the 2010 General Election. They look at how much local parties raise for election campaigns and find that the more money candidates spend then, the better their performance. Analyses of their annual accounts, however, show that many local parties are unable to raise all of the money that they are entitled to spend on such campaigns. This reveals an unhealthy picture of grassroots party organisation in which the capacity to engage effectively with many voters is concentrated in a relatively small number of constituencies and is likely to remain so. This timely and essential book will make a major contribution to the literature on British elections and parties, especially to continuing debates regarding party funding, and will make important reading for academics, students, politicians, civil servants and others interested in this topic.

	Reclaiming Local Democracy: A Progressive Future for Local Government.
	Newman, Ines/ 9781447308911/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Austerity has left local government struggling to meet the demands for local services. In this context, this book asks ‘what are the fundamental principles that should guide decision-making by local councillors and officers?’ It seeks to move the agenda from ‘what works?’ to ‘what should local government do?’ and ‘how will its policies impact on social justice and local democracy?'. Reclaiming local democracy examines the politics of human need and argues that local government should provide a voice for those that lack power. It avoids the dry, familiar debate about what structures and powers local government should have, instead seeking to energise all concerned to re-engage with a political and ethical approach. Written in a persuasive and accessible way, the book examines how local government can develop active citizens and make a difference to the well-being of those in disadvantaged areas – truly 'reclaiming local democracy'. Combining theory and international practice, it will be relevant for councillors, policy officers and activists in the third sector, as well as academics and students in politics and social policy.

	Disputing Citizenship.
	Clarke, John/ 9781447312529/ Price:GBP 85.99

	Citizenship is always in dispute – in practice as well as in theory, but conventional perspectives do not address why the concept of citizenship is so contentious. This unique book presents a new perspective on citizenship by treating it as a continuing focus of dispute. The authors dispute the way citizenship is normally conceived and analysed within the social sciences, developing a view of citizenship as always emerging from struggle. This view is advanced through an exploration of the entanglements of politics, culture and power that are both embodied and contested in forms and practices of citizenship. This compelling view of citizenship emerges from the international and interdisciplinary collaboration of the four authors, drawing on the diverse disputes over citizenship in their countries of origin (Brazil, France, Britain and the USA). The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the field of citizenship, no matter what their geographical, political or academic location.

	Studying Public Policy: An International Approach.
	Hill, Michael/ 9781447311065/ Price:GBP 85.99

	This unique book is the first to explore the public policy process through 19 contributions from diverse scholars from all over the world. It uses empirical material to demonstrate how many of the key theories and concepts may be applied to its analysis. These are linked by substantive commentary from the editor, Michael Hill, a renowned policy expert, and organised into 5 sections: Stability and Change, Agenda Setting, Policy Formulation, Implementation and Governance and Globalism. This important new resource for policy process teaching uses cases from many policy areas and countries to bring to life for students the reality of the policy making process using tools that help with understanding the real world. These tools comprise a range of often contestable propositions. The book can be used in its own right and to accompany textbooks in the field and will be of value for masters and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as policy analyses and policymakers in public organisations.

	Critical Infrastructure Protection.
	M. Edwards/ 9781614993568/ Price:EUR 104.00

	This book presents the proceedings of the NATO Centre of Excellence – Defence against Terrorism (COE-DAT) Advanced Research Workshop entitled Critical Infrastructure Protection, held in Ankara, Turkey, in May 2012. The workshop brought together 44 participants from 13 countries and consisted of five sessions: a general overview of policy, tools and techniques; the realities of implementation; protection of energy infrastructure; protection of communications and information infrastructure; and protection of transport infrastructure. The papers were presented by 16 expert speakers – military and civilian practitioners, business leaders, diplomats, and academics – from 6 countries, and each was followed by a detailed discussion and debate. The workshop concluded with a summary of all the topics reflected in the individual papers presented.

	Let's Put Data to Use: Digital Scholarship for the Next Generation. Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Electronic Publishing
	/ 9781614994084/ Price:EUR 50.00

	This book presents the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Electronic Publishing (ELPUB), held in Thessaloniki, Greece, in June 2014. The conference brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss the many aspects of electronic publishing, and the theme this year is 'Let's put data to use: digital scholarship for the next generation'. As well as examining the role of cultural heritage and service organisations in the creation, accessibility, duration and long-term preservation of data, it provides a discussion forum for the appraisal, citation and licensing of research data and the new developments in reviewing, publishing and editorial technology. The book is divided into sections covering the following topics: open access and open data; knowing the users better; researchers and their needs; specialized content for researchers; publishing and access; and practical aspects of electronic publishing.

	Australian Public Policy: Progressive Ideas in the Neo-Liberal Ascendency.
	Miller, Chris/ 9781447312673/ Price:GBP 79.99

	At a time when neoliberal and conservative politics are again in the ascendency and social democracy is waning, Australian public policy re-engages with the values and goals of progressive public policy in Australia and the difficulties faced in re-affirming them. It brings together leading authors to explore economic, environmental, social, cultural, political and Indigenous issues. It examines trends and current policy directions and outlines progressive alternatives that challenge and extend current thinking. While focused on Australia, the contributors offer valuable insights for people in other countries committed to social justice and those engaged in the ongoing contest between neoliberalism and social democracy. This is essential reading for policy practitioners, researchers and students as well as those with an interest in the future of public policy.

	Rethinking Policy and Politics: Reflections on Contemporary Debates in Policy Studies.
	Ayres, Sarah/ 9781447319467/ Price:GBP 95.99

	In recent years the nature of policy and politics has witnessed significant transformations. These have challenged perceptions about the ways in which policy is studied, designed, delivered and appraised. This book –the first in the New Perspectives in Policy and Politics series - brings together world-leading scholars to reflect on the implications of some of these developments for the field of policy studies and the world of practice. First published as a special issue of Policy & Politics, the book offers critical reflections on the recent history and future direction of policy studies. It advances the debate by rethinking the ways in which scholars and students of policy studies can (re)engage with pertinent issues in pursuit of both scholarly excellence and practical solutions to global policy problems.

	Why We Can't Afford the Rich.
	Sayer, Andrew/ 9781447320791/ Price:GBP 21.99

	As inequalities widen and the effects of austerity deepen, in many countries the wealth of the rich has soared. Why we can’t afford the rich exposes the unjust and dysfunctional mechanisms that allow the top 1% to siphon off wealth produced by others, through the control of property and money. Leading social scientist Andrew Sayer shows how over the last three decades the rich worldwide have increased their ability to hide their wealth, create indebtedness and expand their political influence. Written accessibly for a wide readership, this important book uses simple distinctions to burst the myth of the rich as specially talented wealth creators. Furthermore, as the risk of runaway climate change grows, it shows how the rich are threatening the planet by banking on unsustainable growth. The author forcefully argues that the crises of economy and climate can only be resolved by radical change to make economies sustainable, fair and conducive to well-being for all.

VB02-410	Digital Public Administration and E-Government in Developing Nations: Policy and Practice.
	Griffin, David/ 9781466636910/ Price:US$ 180.00

	In recent years, it has become apparent that there are very distinct gaps between developed and developing regions in the world, especially in regards to e-government systems, infrastructures, and processes. Digital Public Administration and E-Government in Developing Nations: Policy and Practice examines e-government from the perspective of developing nations and addresses issues and concerns of developing systems and processes. This publication is a valuable and insightful tool for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students in different fields who are interested in information systems, public policies, politics, and media and communication studies. Topics Covered ‧Digital Divide ‧E-Democracy ‧E-Government Impacts ‧E-Government Strategy and Policy ‧Global Information Technology ‧Public-Private Partnerships

VB02-384	Building a Competitive Public Sector with Knowledge Management Strategy.
	Al-Bastaki, Yousi/ 9781466644342/ Price:US$ 185.00

	Organizational strategies in the public sector are constantly changing and growing. In order for organizations to remain successful and competitive, they must ensure that the stream of knowledge is managed effectively. Building a Competitive Public Sector with Knowledge Management Strategy explores different practices and theories of knowledge management, providing an efficient way of sustaining knowledge to improve organizational learning and enhance company performance. By intelligently analyzing current research, this publication is beneficial to managers, practitioners, and researchers interested in increasing their knowledge management strategies in the public sector. Topics Covered ‧Human Resource Management ‧Knowledge Organizations ‧Leadership Initiatives ‧Management Science ‧Organizational Research ‧Public and Sector Management

VB02-380	Citizen E-Participation in Urban Governance Crowdsourcing and Collaborative Creativity.
	Silva, Carlos Nunes/ 9781466641693/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The relationship between citizens and city governments is gradually transforming due to the utilization of advanced information and communication technologies in order to inform, consult, and engage citizens. Citizen E-Participation in Urban Governance: Crowdsourcing and Collaborative Creativity explores the nature of the new challenges confronting citizens and local governments in the field of urban governance. This comprehensive reference source explores the role that Web 2.0 technologies play in promoting citizen participation and empowerment in the city government and is intended for scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners in the field of urban studies, urban planning, political science, public administration, and more. Topics Covered ‧Citizen Participation ‧Citizen Science ‧Crowdsourcing ‧E-Democracy Systems ‧E-Participation ‧Geographic Information for Disaster Management ‧Open Source Urban Governance ‧Urban Land Cover

VB02-379	E-Government Success Factors and Measures: Theories, Concepts, and Methodologies.
	Gil-Garcia, J. Ramon/ 9781466640580/ Price:US$ 180.00

	As governments around the world seek new and more effective methods of organizing their administrations, electronic government plays an increasingly more important role in governmental success. However, due to hindrances in financial and communication resources, these advantages are often overlooked. E-Government Success Factors and Measures: Theories, Concepts, and Methodologies investigates successful e-government initiatives in a modern technological environment, exploring both benefits and challenges due to various technical, organizational, social, and contextual factors. The book provides academics and professionals with concepts, theories, and current research in the arena of e-government, enabling readers to develop a broader understanding of the measures inherent in successful e-governments on a global scale. This book is part of the Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development series collection. Topics Covered ‧ Assessment Models ‧ E-Government Initiatives ‧ E-government policies ‧ Emergent Technologies ‧ Empirical Analysis ‧ Federal, State, and Local E-Governments ‧ Integrated Models ‧ Political, Economic, and Social Factors ‧ Practical Recommendations ‧ Technological, Organizational, and Institutional Factors

VB02-378	Developing E-Government Projects: Frameworks and Methodologies.
	Mahmood, Zaigham/ 9781466642454/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The emergence of e-government allows for effective governance, increased transparency, better management, and efficient services through the use of the internet and information and communication technologies. Therefore, world governments are mobilizing large amounts of resources in order to implement and promote the use of e-government. Developing E-Government Projects: Frameworks and Methodologies presents frameworks and methodologies for strategies towards the design, implementation, and adoption of e-government projects. By providing best practices in the successful adoption of e-government, this book is essential for policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and students interested in the approaches utilized for the successful implementation of e-government projects. Topics Covered ‧E-Government Adoption ‧E-government Strategies ‧Government to Government Interactions ‧ICT Infrastructure ‧Knowledge Management ‧Managing E-Governance ‧Social and Economic Development ‧Success Factors

VB02-368	E-Government Success around the World: Cases, Empirical Studies, and Practical Recommendations.
	Gil-Garcia, J. Ramon/ 9781466641730/ Price:US$ 180.00

	While some e-government projects fail to deliver the expected benefits due to numerous technical, organizational, institutional, and contextual factors, information technology continues to be utilized by international governments to achieve countless benefits. E-Government Success around the World: Cases, Empirical Studies, and Practical Recommendations presents the latest findings in the area of e-government success. Written for academics and professionals, this book aims to improve the understanding of e-government success factors and cultural contexts in the field of governmental information technologies in various disciplines such as political science, public administration, information and communication sciences, and sociology. Topics Covered ‧Best Practices in Developing Countries ‧Citizen Participation ‧E-Government Success in Public Libraries ‧Government Services ‧Internet-Based Systems ‧Public Administration ‧Public-Private Partnerships

VB02-367	E-Government Implementation and Practice in Developing Countries.
	Mahmood, Zaigham/ 9781466640900/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Information and communication technologies have improved government practices and provided effective governance, processes, and services, which have influenced world governments to gather the resources needed to implement e-government projects in developing countries. E-Government Implementation and Practice in Developing Countries provides research on the current actions being taken by developing countries towards the design, development, and implementation of e-government policies. This book will discuss current frameworks and strategies that are useful for project managers, government officials, researchers, and students interested or involved in the development and implementation of e-government planning. This book is part of the Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development series collection. Table of Contents ‧Best practices ‧E-government policies ‧ICT Infrastructure ‧Knowledge Management in E-Government Projects ‧Limitations, Barriers, and Issues ‧Project Initiation ‧Success factors

VB02-364	Comparative Public Policy, 4-Vols/Set.
	Hill, Michael/ 9781446269732/ Price:GBP 820.00

	This collection brings together disparate but individually significant papers on the subject of public policy, ensuring that all the developing threads in this field of work are identified and contextualised by a newly-written introductory essay. Table of Contents Volume One: General Theories and Methods Part One: Patterns of Democracy Part Two: Comparative Approaches with more Detailed Institutional Focuses Part Three: Globalization Volume Two: Policy System Typologies and Cross-Cutting Issues Part One: Varieties of Capitalism Part Two: European Union Part Three: Comparative Public Policy Outside The Oecd 'Club' Volume Three: Policy Fields: Social Policy Part One: Social Protection Part Two: Health Care Part Three: Education Volume Four: Policy Fields: Economy, Environment and Others Part One: Economic Policy, Labour-Market Policy and Taxation Part Two: Environment Policy Part Three: Other Policy Areas

VB02-362	Public Sector Reform, 4-Vols/Set.
	Massey, Andrew/ 9781446240892/ Price:GBP 820.00

	Public Sector Reform is endemic to public administrations and governmental structures globally. It is driven by a variety of dynamics and these vary according to their specific context: geographical, cultural, social, political, economic and temporal. This four-volume set brings together elements of the classical and modern work in this diverse field in a comprehensive and accessible way; providing an indispensable resource for both academics and practitioners from a social science and business perspective. Through a 4-volume structure, which takes in historical and modern day perspectives whilst maintaining a strong global focus on the subject, the set demonstrates that reform is a constant process and that it has been taking place for a long time; that which we often consider a 'golden age' in terms of Weberian bureaucracies or welfare state hierarchies, was itself a reform that belonged to a specific time and set of places. Volume One: The Historical Perspective of Reform Volume Two: Management and Post New Public Management: Reform in a time of Change Volume Three: Post-Soviet Reform Volume Four: The Developing World and Reform: African, Other Asian and Latin American Pathways

VB02-358	Public Information Management and E-Government: Policy and Issues.
	Brown, Mary Maureen/ 9781466630031/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Recently, the public sector has given an increasing amount of national and international attention to electronic government systems. Therefore, it is inevitable that the theoretical implications and intersections between information technology and governmental matters are more widely discussed. Public Information Management and E-Government: Policy and Issues offers a fresh, comprehensive dialogue on issues that occur between the public management and information technology domains. With its focus on political issues and their effects on the larger public sector, this book is valuable for administrators, researchers, students, and educators who wish to gain foundational and theoretical knowledge on e-government policies. Topics Covered ‧Electronic Government ‧Digital Divide ‧Project Management ‧Public and Sector Management ‧Public Policy Environment ‧Organizational Behavior

VB02-356	Human-Centered System Design for Electronic Governance.
	Saeed, Saqib/ 9781466636408/ Price:US$ 180.00

	As e-government policies and procedures become widely practiced and implemented, it is apparent that the success of technology in e-government hangs on its consistentency with human practices. Human-Centered System Design for Electronic Governance provides special attention to the most successful practices for implementing e-government technologies. This highly regarded publication highlights the benefits of well designed systems in this field, while investigating the implications of poor practices and designs. This book is beneficial for academics, researchers, government officials, and graduate students interested and involved in design of information systems within the context of e-government. Topics Covered ‧Digital Divide ‧E-Government ‧Information and Communication Technologies ‧Information Systems Design ‧IT Research and Theory ‧Project Management

VB02-355	Digital Democracy and the Impact of Technology on Governance and Politics: New Globalized Practices.
	Akrivopoulou, Christina M./ 9781466636378/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The evolution of modern technology has allowed digital democracy and e-governance to transform traditional ideas on political dialogue and accountability. Digital Democracy and the Impact of Technology on Governance and Politics: New Globalized Practices brings together a detailed examination of the new ideas on electronic citizenship, electronic democracy, e-governance, and digital legitimacy. By combining theory with the study of law and of matters of public policy, this book is essential for both academic and legal scholars, researchers, and practitioners. Topics Covered ‧Digital Democracy ‧E-Governance ‧Electronic Citizenship ‧Globalization ‧Information Communication Technology ‧Open Government ‧Political Decision Making

VB02-337	Public Affairs Management, 4-Vols/Set.
	Harris, Phil/ 9781446254806/ Price:GBP 710.00

	This four-volume set looks at the evolution of ideas around that critical government and business strategic interface, Public Affairs, and how our understanding and conceptualisation of the discipline and topic area has changed as the subject has become rapidly grown and become more important over the past decade with globalisation. Through thematic exploration of the key conceptual and empirical articles to have come out of the field, public affairs is here understood as a discipline and professional practice, taking in: the organisation and structuring of the public affairs function; the characteristics and factors influencing the effectiveness of public affairs; the profile, characteristics and competencies of public affairs practitioners; the value of public affairs; what is understood about 'best practice' in the public affairs context, and its limitations; and the international perspective of public affairs. Skilfully edited and introduced by a leading voice in the field, this major work shines a spotlight on a subject which is increasingly gaining strategic significance across disciplines on the global stage. Volume One: Introduction and definition Volume Two: Strategy Volume Three: Globalization Volume Four: Critical Issues in Public Affairs

SB06-433	The Politics of Civil Society: Big Society and Small Government.
	Powell, Fred/ 9781447307150/ Price:GBP 85.99

	The politics of civil society is an original, thought provoking analysis which challenges one-dimensional neoliberal thinking about civil society, and seeks to rediscover its radical roots. The original edition shifted the scholarly debate onto the new ground, offering an accessible and compelling analysis of one of the central issues of our times. In the second, revised edition of this indispensable book, the author looks behind 'the mirror of power' to discover the reality of civil society - or 'Big Society', as it has become known. He finds not one but three forms of civil society: radical, liberal and conservative. In complex interplay between state and civil society, the author argues that citizens contend for power through civil society. This is both an age-long pursuit dating from antiquity and a contemporary democratic struggle between competing visions of modernity that determines the 'real' in politics, as experienced by the citizens. The book will have wide appeal to a broad cross-disciplinary audience.

SB06-431	How Europe Shapes British Public Policy.
	Morphet, Janice/ 9781447300465/ Price:GBP 85.99

	Britain's relationship with the EU is frequently viewed as simple by the media and politicians. In ways - never really explained - the EU has managed to 'take away' Britain's sovereign powers and has the ability to determine much of its legislation. The history of how this has occurred is never discussed unlike other countries in Europe. How Europe shapes British public policy examines the development of the EU as a sectarian issue in the UK. It discusses the effects of disengagement through the political practices of policy making and the implications that this has had for depoliticisation in government and the civil service. It considers the effects of EU membership in shaping key policy areas - trade and privatisation, the single market and the environment, and subsidiarity in the development and implementation of devolved and decentralised governance. This book gives new and essential insights for students and practitioners of politics, governance and international relations.

SB06-431	The Squeezed Middle: The Pressure on Ordinary Workers in America and Britain.
	Parker, Sophia/ 9781447308935/ Price:GBP 26.99

	The issue of living standards is arguably the biggest challenge facing economists and politicians in the UK and USA today and a highly topical key policy concern."The squeezed middle" brings together leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic to ask what the UK can learn from the US experience of stagnating wages and rising living costs. American workers have not benefited from growth for an entire generation: the average American worker earned the equivalent in 2009 of a salary from 1975. During the last decade British workers have had a similar experience: they can no longer assume that when the economy grows their wages will grow with it. This collection includes articles commissioned and edited by The Resolution Foundation and brings together for the first time a number of leading economic and policy thinkers to analyse the impact of different policies on those on low-to-middle incomes and explain what lessons the UK can learn from America's 'lost generation'. This timely book is essential reading for anyone concerned about the living standards crisis and will have great relevance to policymakers and researchers in the UK, USA and beyond.

SB06-431	Reclaiming Individualism: Perspectives on Public Policy.
	Spicker, Paul/ 9781447309086/ Price:GBP 85.99

	This book is about individualist ideas, and how they shape contemporary approaches to public policy. If we were to believe the existing literature, we might think that only markets can satisfy people's needs, and that any collective concept of welfare compromises individual welfare. The price mechanism is taken to be the best way to allocate resources, and it is assumed that individualised responses to need must be better than general ones. Reclaiming individualism reviews the scope of individualist approaches, and considers how they apply to issues of policy. It argues for a concept of individualism based on rights, human dignity, shared interests and social protection. A valuable resource for those working or studying in social or public policy, this book is a powerful restatement of some of the key values that led to individualism being such a force in the first place.

SB06-431	The Politics of Civil Society: Big Society and Small Government.
	Powell, Fred/ 9781447307143/ Price:GBP 29.99

	The politics of civil society is an original, thought provoking analysis which challenges one-dimensional neoliberal thinking about civil society, and seeks to rediscover its radical roots. The original edition shifted the scholarly debate onto the new ground, offering an accessible and compelling analysis of one of the central issues of our times. In the second, revised edition of this indispensable book, the author looks behind 'the mirror of power' to discover the reality of civil society - or 'Big Society', as it has become known. He finds not one but three forms of civil society: radical, liberal and conservative. In complex interplay between state and civil society, the author argues that citizens contend for power through civil society. This is both an age-long pursuit dating from antiquity and a contemporary democratic struggle between competing visions of modernity that determines the 'real' in politics, as experienced by the citizens. The book will have wide appeal to a broad cross-disciplinary audience.

SB06-431	Finance for Housing: An Introduction.
	Davis, Cathy/ 9781447306481/ Price:GBP 31.99

	The global financial crisis of 2007-8 was triggered by sub-prime mortgage mis-selling in the US and the global sale of these debts as new bonds. Austerity programmes are designed to reduce the borrowing that governments undertook to stabilise failing banking systems but the UK's Coalition government is using 'austerity' as a cover to dismantle the welfare state. Housing is at the forefront of these changes. Mortgages and rental costs are rising as 'the market' dictates them, while people with low incomes now receive substantially less financial help from the welfare state. In this much-needed text by an experienced author with a policy background, current housing finance issues (and their history) are linked with broader social policy and political themes. It covers the finance of building and refurbishment, managing and maintaining property for all the different tenures (owner occupation, council housing, housing association and private renting), and discusses whether current arrangements are sustainable. Written for housing, social policy and politics students and staff, it is also accessible to anyone concerned about housing in Britain today.

SB06-431	Policy Analysis in Germany.
	Blum, Sonja/ 9781447306252/ Price:GBP 111.99

	This comprehensive study, part of the International Library of Policy Analysis, brings together for the first time a systemic overview of policy analysis activities in Germany. Written by leading experts in the field – including informed practitioners – it outlines the development of the discipline, identifies its role in academic education and research, and examines its styles and methods. The book also focuses on the role of policy analysis for governments and parliaments, for parties, social partners, and interest groups. By offering a rich and timely analysis of policy analysis in Germany, this book is a valuable resource for academic exchange and for teaching, particularly in the fields of political science, social sciences, economics and geography. Moreover, by its broad, comprehensive understanding of ‘policy analysis’, the book will be of practical relevance and shape the debate for the future development of policy analysis in Germany and the different spheres where it is practiced.

SB06-431	Policy Analysis in Brazil.
	Vaitsman, Jeni/ 9781447306849/ Price:GBP 111.99

	Policy analysis in Brazil is part of the International Library of Policy Analysis and is the first book to paint a comprehensive panorama of policy analysis activities in Brazil. Highlighting the unique features of the Brazilian example, it brings together 18 studies by leading Brazilian social scientists on policy analysis as a widespread activity pursued in a variety of policy fields and through different methods by governmental and non-governmental institutions and actors. It shows how policy analysis emerged as part of Brazilian state-building from the 1930s onwards. With the democratisation process of the late 1980s, policy analysis began to include innovative elements of social participation in public management. This unique book offers key insights into the practice of this field and is indispensable reading for scholars, policy makers and students of the social sciences interested in learning how policy analysis developed and functions in Brazil.

SB06-431	Voluntary Sector in Transition: Hard Times or New Opportunities?
	Milbourne, Linda/ 9781847427236/ Price:GBP 85.99

	Voluntary and community organisations have moved to the centre of political debates, as the new UK government reduces the scope of the state and locates solutions in civil society. This new book explores the extensive growth and re-shaping of the voluntary sector following sweeping changes to social and welfare policy over 30 years. It draws on contemporary social and organisational theory and debates to consider whether surviving in the voluntary sector now depends on re-aligning activities and compromising independent goals and values.

SB06-431	Negotiating Cohesion, Inequality and Change: Uncomfortable Positions in Local Government.
	Jone, Hannah/ 9781447310037/ Price:GBP 85.99

	How are multiculturalism, inequality and belonging understood in the day-to-day thinking and practices of local government? Examining original empirical data, this book explores how local government officers and politicians negotiate 'difficult subjects' linked with community cohesion policy: diversity, inequality, discrimination, extremism, migration, religion, class, power and change. The book argues that such work necessitates 'uncomfortable positions' when managing ethical, professional and political commitments. Based on first-hand experience of working in urban local government and extensive ethnographic, interview and documentary research, the book applies governmentality perspectives in a new way to consider how people working within government are subject to regimes of governmentality themselves, and demonstrates how power operates through emotions. Its exploration of how 'sociological imaginations' are applied beyond academia will be valuable to those arguing for the future of public services and building connections between the university and wider society, including scholars and students in sociology, social policy, social geography, urban studies and politics, and policy practitioners in local and central government.

SB06-428	ICT, Public Administration and Democracy in the Coming Decade.
	Meijer, Albert/ 9781614992431/ Price:EUR 110.00

	This book marks the 25th anniversary of the permanent study group on e-government of the European Group for Public Administration, and the papers here were first presented at their 2012 meeting in Bucharest, Romania. The invited authors were not asked for rigorous analyses based on systematic empirical research or deeply rooted in a theoretical framework; instead they were challenged to write thoughtful and measured, but provocative, essays about ICT and public administration in the coming decade. Their contributions are reflections on the nature of new and emerging technologies in the public sector and their impact on government and on democracy itself. The book is divided into three sections: the past and present as starting point for thinking about the future of e-government, imagining the future of government, and implications for research and practice. The many questions raised by developments in ICT for future public administration are presented in a clear and thought-provoking manner, and merit more debate. This volume represents a departure from the normal run of academic publications. It is intended both to provoke academics and administrators to think about questions which will affect all of our futures and to offer a range of creative ideas about how the opportunities presented by technology can be exploited to provide better government and governance.

	Housing Finance: An Introduction.
	Davis, Cathy/ 9781447306498/ Price:GBP 85.99

	The global financial crisis of 2007-8 was triggered by sub-prime mortgage mis-selling in the US and the global sale of these debts as new bonds. Austerity programmes are designed to reduce the borrowing that governments undertook to stabilise failing banking systems but the UK's Coalition government is using 'austerity' as a cover to dismantle the welfare state. Housing is at the forefront of these changes. Mortgages and rental costs are rising as 'the market' dictates them, while people with low incomes now receive substantially less financial help from the welfare state. In this much-needed text by an experienced author with a policy background, current housing finance issues (and their history) are linked with broader social policy and political themes. It covers the finance of building and refurbishment, managing and maintaining property for all the different tenures (owner occupation, council housing, housing association and private renting), and discusses whether current arrangements are sustainable. Written for housing, social policy and politics students and staff, it is also accessible to anyone concerned about housing in Britain today.

	The Shame of It: Global Perspectives on Anti-poverty Policies.
	Gubrium, Erika K./ 9781447308713/ Price:GBP 85.99

	The shame experienced by people living in poverty has long been recognised. Nobel laureate and economist, Amartya Sen, has described shame as the "irreducible core" of poverty. However, little attention has been paid to the implications of this connection in the making and implementation of anti-poverty policies. This important volume rectifies this critical omission and demonstrates the need to take account of the psychological consequences of poverty for policy to be effective. Drawing on pioneering empirical research in countries as diverse as Britain and Uganda, Norway and Pakistan, India, South Korea and China, it outlines core principles that can aid policy makers in policy development. In so doing, it provides the foundation for a shift in policy learning on a global scale and bridges the traditional distinctions between North and South, and high, middle and low income countries. This will help students, academics and policy makers better understand the reasons for the varying effectiveness of anti-poverty policies.

VB02-354	E-Government Services Design, Adoption, and Evaluation.
	Weerakkody, Vishanth/ 9781466624580/ Price:US$ 180.00

	With the widespread knowledge and use of e-government, the intent and evaluation of e-government services continues to focus on meeting the needs and satisfaction of its citizens. E-Government Services Design, Adoption, and Evaluation is a comprehensive collection of research on assessment and implementation of electronic/digital government technologies in organizations. This book aims to supply academics, practitioners and professionals with the understanding of e-government and its applications and impact on organizations around the world. Topics Covered ‧Citizen adoption and satisfaction ‧E-government adoption ‧E-government services ‧E-Participation ‧Local Government ‧RFID Technology adoption ‧Technology Implementation

VB02-353	Public Sector Transformation Processes and Internet Public Procurement: Decision Support Systems.
	Pomazalova, Natasa/ 9781466626652/ Price:US$ 180.00

	While many social, economic, and political changes have occurred recently in internet public procurement and its decision support systems, there is still a lot of opportunity for improvement. Public Sector Transformation Processes and Internet Public Procurement: Decision Support Systems brings together research on different perspectives from academics and practitioners on the methods, theories, and practices involved in the growth and expansion of decision support systems as it relates to the public sector transformation process and internet public procurement. Topics Covered ‧Decision Support Systems ‧E-Procurement ‧Network Infrastructures ‧Public Procurement ‧Public Sector Transformation ‧Technology Advancements ‧Web Technologies

VB02-348	E-Procurement Management for Successful Electronic Government Systems.
	Patricia Ordonez de Pablos/ 9781466621190/ Price:US$ 180.00

	As governments search for the best ways to restyle their services, the E-Government field continues to attract interest from public administrators, politicians, academics, and citizens. As a result, new topics such as e-procurement have become core factors in public sector development by providing way to better serve citizens and businesses in our digital economy. E-Procurement Management for Successful Electronic Government Systems enhances the understanding and collaboration in e-government and the role of information technologies in supporting the development of improved services for citizens. By analyzing recent developments in theory and practices as well as providing fresh ideas and research, this reference source aims to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and government. Topics Covered ‧Architecture for Facilitating Strategies and Technologies ‧Benchmarking and Assessment of e-Government Projects ‧Blogs and Wikis and E-Government ‧Case Studies and Best Practices ‧Citizen-Centric E-Government ‧Cloud Computing ‧Collaborative E-Procurement ‧Cyberterrorism ‧Delivery Channels for E-Government ‧Public Sector E-Procurement ‧Semantic Web Services ‧Service Sector E-Procurement ‧Service-Oriented Architectures

VB02-347	Cases on Progressions and Challenges in ICT Utilization for Citizen-Centric Governance.
	Rahman, Hakikur/ 9781466620711/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Information technology is everywhere. As we continue to expand our use of ICT in all aspects of our lives, the use of information communication technology has been developed in support of engaging citizens in the government decision making process. Cases on Progressions and Challenges in ICT Utilization for Citizen-Centric Governance is a collection of case studies on the advancements and challenges of information technology in the involvements of citizens with the government. With contributions from authors around the world, this compilation is relevant to researchers, academics, and practitioners who wish to stay informed of the new world of technology in the government. Topics Covered ‧Information Communication Technology ‧E-Government ‧Citizen Engagement ‧Political Media ‧Challenges in ICT ‧Advancements in ICT

VB02-346	From Government to E-Governance: Public Administration in the Digital Age.
	Islam, Muhammad Muinul/ 9781466619098/ Price:US$ 180.00

	In simple terms, e-governance revolves around the idea of performing the policy, service and development functions of the government with the help of the ICTs so as to manage and steer the multi-sectoral stakeholder relations on a non-hierarchical way. Keeping this simple notion in mind, From Government to E-Governance: Public Administration in the Digital Age attempts to introduce innovative theoretical frameworks and fresh insights derived from the latest empirical research findings in the area of comparative e-governance. The impact that ICTs have in our society in general as well as on the nature, scope, understanding and practice of public administration in particular is immense. All the contributing authors in this volume, from different parts of the world, thus shed light on the way e-governance is operating as well as progressing, along with the challenges and constraints it still faces. Among many others, themes covered in the volume include citizens’ engagement, cross-governmental partnerships, IT product quality, and anti-corruption – all relating to e-governance. Researchers, academics, civil servants, policy advisors and students who seek a genuine understanding of the evolution of public administration in this era of digital or electronic governance should find this book a timely addition to the literature. Topics Covered ‧ Financing e-governance projects ‧ Experience of digital divide: north and south, urban and rural ‧ E-governance as a paradigm shift in public administration ‧ Civic engagement in public administration ‧ E-governance and good governance: relations and opportunities ‧ Business, public sector and cross-governmental partnership: the impact of ICT ‧ ICT policy and e-governance ‧ Anti-corruption and e-governance ‧ E-government, M-government, L-government ‧ Business-IT alignment ‧ Making e-government successful ‧ Countries covered: Europe, United States, Bangladesh, Brunei, Ghana, etc.

VB02-344	Digital Democracy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, 3-Vols/Set.
	Information Resources Management Association, USA/ 9781466617407/ Price:US$ 1845.00

	Dealing with the use of information and communication technologies to engage citizens and support the democratic decision-making process, Digital Democracy is on the rise with today’s ever changing technologies. Digital Democracy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications presents a vital compendium of research detailing the latest case studies, architectures, frameworks, methodologies, and research on Digital Democracy. With contributions from authors around the world, this three-volume collection presents the most sophisticated research and developments from the field, relevant to researchers, academics, and practitioners alike. In order to stay abreast of the latest research, this book affords a vital look into Digital Democracy research. Topics Covered ‧ Electronic governance ‧ Mobile communication ‧ Internet governance ‧ Digital Democracy cases ‧ Civic engagement ‧ Citizen involvement ‧ Political media ‧ Diffusion of E-Democracy ‧ Electronic support ‧ Benefits and applications

VB02-343	Enterprise Architecture for Connected E-Government: Practices and Innovations.
	Saha, Pallab/ 9781466618244/ Price:US$ 180.00

	nterprise Architecture is the inherent design and management approach essential for organizational coherence leading to alignment, agility, and assurance. Structured Enterprise Architecture approach is often used to plan and implement efficient and effective transformation efforts. However, the strongest driver for Enterprise Architecture is to improve service delivery and overall performance within the organization's business segments. Enterprise Architecture for Connected E-Government: Practices and Innovations addresses the gap in current literature in terms of linking and understanding the relationship between e-government and government Enterprise Architecture. Within this broader context, the focus is specifically on uncovering and comprehending the relationship between government Enterprise Architecture and connected government. Perfect for Government CIOs, IT/IS Managers, Chief Architects, Analysts and Designers seeking better, quicker, and easier approaches to respond to needs of their internal and external customers. Topics Covered Economic value and impact of connected government Future of EA and its role in the government Government interoperability Government service innovation Government transformation and modernization, public sector reforms Open data initiative Public private partnerships with EA Strategic (systems) thinking in the public sector *Transparent and open government

VB02-342	Guide to the Presidency and the Executive Branch, 2-Vols/Set.
	Nelson, Michael/ 9781608719068/ Price:GBP 435.00

	This comprehensive two-volume guide is the definitive source for researchers seeking an understanding of those who have occupied the White House and on the institution of the U.S. presidency. Readers turn Guide to the Presidency for its wealth of facts and analytical chapters that explain the structure, powers, and operations of the office and the president’s relationship with Congress and the Supreme Court. The fifth edition of this acclaimed reference completes coverage of the George W. Bush presidency, the 2008 election, and the first 3 years of the presidency of Barack Obama. This includes coverage of their handling of the economic crisis, wars abroad, and Obama’s healthcare initiatives. The work is divided into eight distinct subject areas covering every aspect of the U.S. presidency, and all chapters in each subject area have been revised and updated: Origins and Development of the Presidency、 Selection and Removal of the President、 Powers of the Presidency、 The President, the Public, and the Parties、 The Presidency and the Executive Branch、 Chief Executive and Federal Government、 Presidents, their Families, and Life in the White House and Beyond、 Biographies of the Presidents, Vice Presidents, First Ladies This new volume also features more than 200 textboxes, tables, and figures. Major revisions cover the supporting White House organizations and the president’s role as chief economist. Additional reference materials include explanatory headnotes, as well as hundreds of photographs with detailed captions.

VB02-340	Technology Enabled Transformation of the Public Sector: Advances in E-Government.
	Weerakkody, Vishanth/ 9781466617766/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Electronic Government is continually advancing in topics such as hardware and software technology, e-government adoption and diffusion, e-government policy, e-government planning, management, e-government applications, and e-government impacts. Technology Enabled Transformation of the Public Sector: Advances in E-Government is filled with original research about electronic government and supplies academicians, practitioners, and professionals with quality applied research results in the field of electronic/digital government, its applications, and impacts on governmental organizations around the world. This title effectively and positively provides organizational and managerial directions with greater use and management of electronic/digital government technologies in organizations. It also epitomizes the research available within e-government while exponentially emphasizing the expansiveness of this field. Topics Covered ‧ Digital rights management ‧ E-government databases ‧ Electronic healthcare (e-health) services ‧ Information security in e-government ‧ Innovative applications and best practices in e-government ‧ International integration/collaboration of e-government ‧ IT management issues in e-government ‧ Local e-government implementation and diffusion ‧ Public and private partnership management ‧ Assessment of e-government projects ‧ Social issues and trust in e-government

VB02-338	Financial Management in the Public Sector, 4-Vols/Set.
	Marlowe, Justin/ 9781446255896/ Price:GBP 820.00

	The study of public financial management is essential to improving the practice of public management and to our understanding of the politics and organization of public institutions. As a study of the practice of public management, the literature of public financial management closely scrutinizes developing trends and standards in various areas of expertise, such as budgeting, accounting, and taxation. As a study of politics and organization of public institutions, the literature of public financial management examines the salience of financial resources and their management in the allocation and use of political authority. This four-volume set aims to address the sophistication and breadth of issues in this fast-developing area of study, bringing together seminal works on both practice-centric research and research that speaks to broader public management concerns. Above all this major work represents an invaluable resource which can be used to educate readers toward the practice and institutional affects of public financial management.

VB02-334	Cases on Public Information Management and E-Government Adoption.
	Reddick, Christopher G./ 9781466609815/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The information revolution has increased the pressure on governments to utilize technology to increase efficiency, transparency, and access. Cases on Public Information Management and E-Government Adoption provides real world examples of the successes and pitfalls faced by public sector organizations. The process of adopting technology is full of complicated social, practical, administrative, cultural, and legal pitfalls and opportunities. In order to ensure that any organization achieves the greatest advantages from their technological advances, these issues must be addressed and learning from the empirical studies present in this reference is the first step. Topics Covered ‧ E-Governance and Financial Reform ‧ E-Governance Implementation ‧ E-Government ‧ E-Government Adoption ‧ E-Government Interoperability ‧ E-Government Service Development ‧ Future Directions of E-Government ‧ Strategic Development of E-Government

VB02-332	Handbook of Research on E-Government in Emerging Economies: Adoption, E-Participation, and Legal Frameworks, 2-Vols/Set.
	Bwalya, Kelvin Joseph/ 9781466603240/ Price:US$ 475.00

	E-government applications enable interaction amongst government departments, citizens, and businesses. Benefits of e-government include encouraging social inclusion (citizens are able to participate in various socio-economic activities such as decision-making), e-participation (facilitate e-democracy/e-voting), enacting effectiveness of public service delivery by allowing seamless integration of government departments and so forth. Understanding the context in which e-government applications should be implemented is critical to e-government success. The Handbook of Research on E-Government in Emerging Economies: Adoption, E -Participation, and Legal Frameworks is a collection of knowledge on contemporary experiences on technological, societal, and legal setups of e-government implementation in emerging economies. The book is composed of professionals and researchers working in the field of e-government and information/knowledge management in various disciplines and establishments. Topics Covered Broader context of telecom and ICT policy and linkage to e-Government implementation. E-Government adoption metrics Empirical case studies of implementing e-Government initiatives in resource constrained economies Empirical evaluation of e-Government adoption models E-Participation (e-Democracy/e-Voting) and social inclusion in the context of e-Government Establishment of e-Government institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks Laws on access to government information and services with regards to e-Government Marketing the e-Government phenomenon Monitoring, evaluation, and cost-benefit analysis of e-Government interventions. National e-Government strategy: design and implementation Seamless integration of public services User identity and authentication in the e-Government environment

VB02-327	Citizen 2.0: Public and Governmental Interaction through Web 2.0 Technologies.
	Kloby, Kathryn/ 9781466603189/ Price:US$ 180.00

	enerally speaking, Web 2.0 technologies support real-time or other innovative, Web-based social interactions, and they are increasingly popular among consumers, the private sector, and more recently, government. Citizen 2.0: Public and Governmental Interaction through Web 2.0 Technologies defines the role of Web 2.0 technologies in government and highlights a variety of strategies and tools public administrators can use to engage citizens. Chapters provide suggestions for adoption and implementation based on the lessons learned by scholars and practitioners in the field. More importantly, it will present an analysis of how Web 2.0 technology can transform government and explore how citizen expectations and preferences can be included in decision-making. The collection provides a vital resource for practitioners and academics to stay abreast of the latest research within the ever-burgeoning field. Topics Covered ‧ Agency performance ‧ Citizen utilization of Web 2.0 ‧ Election systems ‧ Emergency management ‧ Environmental policy ‧ Leadership ‧ Management decision making ‧ Public sector ‧ Staff motivation ‧ Wikis

VB02-326	Active Citizen Participation in E-Government: A Global Perspective.
	Manoharan, Aroon/ 9781466601161/ Price:US$ 180.00

	As governments across the world increasingly adopt information and communication technology to improve their efficiency and effectiveness, they are gradually providing opportunities for citizen participation and engagement online. The use of Internet technologies raises the possibility for large-scale e-democracy and enhances the degree and quality of public participation in government. Active Citizen Participation in E-Government: A Global Perspective focuses on the issues and challenges involving adoption and implementation of online civic engagement initiatives globally and will serve as a valuable guide to governments in their efforts to enable active citizen participation. This book details the efforts of governments and public agencies in providing proper channels for engaging their citizens and presents a wide range of research on approaches undertaken by governments across the world in facilitating active citizen participation online. Topics Covered ‧E-Governance and Citizen Participation ‧E-Governance and Citizen Satisfaction ‧E-Governance and Citizen Trust ‧E-Governance and Democracy ‧E-Governance and Digital Divide ‧E-Governance and Performance Reporting ‧Introduction to E-Governance ‧Performance Measurement of E-Governance ‧Privacy Issues in E-Governance ‧Transparency and Accountability Issues under E-Governance

VB02-325	Public Service, Governance and Web 2.0 Technologies: Future Trends in Social Media.
	Downey, Ed/ 9781466600713/ Price:US$ 190.00

	Web 2.0 can create value for political processes by decreasing costs and increasing opportunities for civic engagement, and, as a result, will likely affect the future of governance. Public Service, Governance and Web 2.0 Technologies: Future Trends in Social Media investigates the effects of Web technologies and social media on interaction and the political process. Researchers, government administrators, and policymakers will benefit from the book's examination of e-governance in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. Readers will learn to use Web technologies to address local and global problems and improve systems of governance, social equity, economic activity, sustainability, service delivery, transparency, and the ethical and legal dimensions of public service. Topics Covered ‧ Citizen Mobilization ‧ Citizen Participation ‧ E-Governance ‧ Public Administration and Social Media ‧ Public Management ‧ Public Service and Social Media ‧ Social Media ‧ Social Problem-Solving ‧ Web 2.0 and Social Interaction ‧ Web 2.0 Technologies and Public Service

VB02-323	Managing E-Government Projects: Concepts, Issues, and Best Practices.
	Aikins, Stephen Kwamena/ 9781466600867/ Price:US$ 180.00

	E-government promises efficient communication, streamlined operations, citizen involvement, improved services, and increased transparency. However, despite huge investments in e-government, evidence suggests numerous e-government projects are late, over budget, and inadequate. Managing E-Government Projects: Concepts, Issues, and Best Practices collects the work of some of the best scholars and practitioners in the fields of e-government and project management, who explore how e-government projects can be managed, planned, and executed with effective project management techniques and methodologies. The chapters address theoretical, empirical, and practical concerns, explore factors affecting e-government projects’ successes and failures, and discuss existing best practices and their implications for local and national governance in developed and developing countries. Topics Covered ‧ Citizen Involvement ‧ E-Adoption ‧ E-Government ‧ E-Government Management ‧ E-Government Project Implementation ‧ Government Services ‧ Project Management ‧ Project Management in the Public Sector ‧ Project Management Techniques and Methodologies ‧ Public Accountability

VB02-322	E-Adoption and Technologies for Empowering Developing Countries: Global Advances.
	Sharma, Sushil K./ 9781466600416/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The adoption of technology has provided opportunities for increased participation in global affairs both at an individual and organizational level. As a discipline, e-adoption focuses on the requirements, policies, and implications of widespread technology use in developed and developing countries. E-Adoption and Technologies for Empowering Developing Countries: Global Advances reviews the impact technology has had on individuals and organizations whose access to media and resources is otherwise limited. With overviews of topics including electronic voting, electronic delivery systems, social Web applications, and online educational environments, this reference work provides a foundation for understanding the interplay between technology and societal growth and development. Topics Covered ‧ Competing Organizational Cultures ‧ Content Management Systems ‧ Digital Natives ‧ Electronic Delivery Systems ‧ Electronic Voting ‧ Location-Based Mobile Advertising ‧ Organizational Learning ‧ Social Web Networks ‧ Students and Online Environments ‧ Technology and E-Government

VB02-320	Public Sector Human Resource Management, 4-Vols/Set.
	Ingraham, Patricia W./ 9781446208472/ Price:GBP 820.00

	Human Resource Management (HRM) is of central significance to every nation as they strive to govern well and deliver services effectively. The evolution of HRM in the public sector from personnel administration to more strategic management has transformed mechanistic views of the enterprise to ones that are more organic, interactive and collaborative. This collection provides articles and chapters that address the evolution, current state and potential future of HRM, both in terms of traditional origins and development in public administration and the more contemporary metamorphosis in public management and public policy. The articles are broadly comparative in perspective and include consideration of increasing globalization and inter-dependency among nations and their policies.

VB02-312	Public Policy, 4-Vols/Set.
	Hupe, Peter L/ 9781446201527/ Price:GBP 820.00

	The study of public policy has a long history. It is rooted in the study of politics and of public administration as having developed from the former into a discipline of its own. Theory and research of public policy also involves the application of the sociology of organizations to the public sector and the concerns of studies of separate substantive fields of policy, like social policy, education policy and environmental policy. This collection focuses on the scholarly analysis of public policy, drawing on the various originating threads. It includes work that is prescriptive in character inasmuch as it contributes to a deeper understanding of the policy process in the public sector. The collection is mindful of the way in which new ways of cutting up the subject have emerged. Particularly salient here have been, on the one hand, studies with a focus on how policy is made and, on the other, a concern with public management. Volume One: Public Policy in Perspective Volume Two: Towards Public Policy Volume Three: Public Policy in Action Volume Four: Public Policy in Progress

VB02-307	Electoral Systems, 6-Vols/Set.
	Farrell, David M/ 9780857024275/ Price:GBP 1130.00

	Designed to sit along the 2008 set, Electoral Behaviour, this collection brings together leading electoral systems experts from either side of the Atlantic. The last 25 years have seen this initially underdeveloped discipline in political science grow exponentially in level and range of output. Examining and mapping these rapid developments this collection covers the following general themes: - electoral system design and reform - indices relating to electoral systems, such as proportionality, effective number of parties - Duverger's Laws - electoral systems, stability and other consequences - particular electoral systems.

SB06-425	Social Security for Dummies.
	Peterson, Jonathan/ 9781118205730/ Price:US$ 19.95



SB06-422	Collaboration in Public Policy and Practice: Perspectives on Boundary Spanners.
	Williams, Paul/ 9781847428479/ Price:GBP 28.99

	Collaborative working is an established feature of the public, business and third sector environments, but its effectiveness can be hampered by complex structural and personal variants. This original book explores the influence of agency through the role of individual actors in collaborative working processes, known as boundary spanners. It examines the different aspects of the boundary spanner's role and discusses the skills, abilities, and experience that are necessary. It will be of interest to academics, researchers and students interested in this field of study, and provide learning for policy makers and practitioners active in the fields of collaboration.

SB06-422	Knowledge, Policy and Power in International Development: A Practical Guide.
	Jones, Harry/ 9781447300953/ Price:GBP 29.99

	This book presents an academically rigorous yet practical guide to efforts to understand how knowledge, policy and power interact to promote or prevent change. It offers a power analysis perspective on the knowledge-policy process, illustrated with rich empirical examples from the field of international development, combined with practical guidance on the implications of such an approach. It provides ways to identify and address problems that have hampered previous attempts to improve the space between knowledge and policy; such as difficulties in analysing political context, persistent asymmetric relationships between actors, ignorance of the contributions of different types of knowledge, and misconceptions of the roles played by intermediary organisations. Most importantly, the book gives readers the ability to develop strategies for negotiating the complexity of the knowledge-policy interface more effectively, so as to contribute to policy dialogues, influence policy change, and implement policies and programmes more effectively.

SB06-421	Public Administration in the Information Age: Revisited.
	Snellen, I. Th./ 9781614991366/ Price:EUR 120.00

	This book is an examination of the developments and effects of ICT in public administration over the last 10 to 15 years. It represents a re-visiting of the 1998 IOS Press publication ‘Public Administration in an Information Age: A Handbook’. As a point of departure, the authors of this new book have chosen the speed of the succession of theoretical approaches, represented by the 'phase of theories' which has appeared since 1998. This approach, which reflects that of the 1998 handbook, avoids the impression of technological determinism and provides an opportunity to focus on the phases of theory and technological developments.

SB06-421	Video Surveillance: Practices and Policies in Europe.
	Webster, C. W. R./ 9781614991120/ Price:EUR 110.00

	This book brings into focus the ways in which the implementation of cameras and systems, and their operation and technical features, are the product of decisions and policies made in a variety of contexts and by a variety of authorities and interested parties. It examines the cultural context in which cameras are deployed and explores how this context can shape their diffusion and use. The book places particular emphasis on studies of video surveillance in different national, institutional, cultural and linguistic settings.

SB06-421	E-Governance, A Global Journey.
	Finger, Matthias/ 9781614991168/ Price:EUR 100.00

	E-governance affects every citizen. New information and communication technologies (ICTs) have made public services easier to access and information easier to obtain; fines and taxes can be processed more rapidly and votes can be counted faster. Channeling the potential of ICTs in the public sector has affected how states, and governments at all levels, do business. It will inevitably shape how they will continue to change in the future. This book has grown out of an executive training program, leading to an Executive Master’s degree in e-governance, from Switzerland's E'cole Polytechnique Fe'de'rale de Lausanne (EPFL). Participants in this Master’s program came from all over the world; from government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations. They were all interested in electronic governance and motivated by the desire to learn from the numerous and varied e-governance experiences worldwide. The 12 chapters have been written by 10 participants, one manager and one professor involved in the program. The book is divided into four sections: e-governance visions; local e-governance; transversal e-governance issues and the future of e-governance. E-governance has already led to many significant changes in the way society operates, and this book provides some insight into how this has been achieved, as well as taking a look at the further developments which may happen in the future.

SB06-416	Correlation Between Human Factors and the Prevention of Disasters.
	Barry, David L./ 9781614990383/ Price:EUR 135.00

	The nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl power plant, devastating floods, landslides, droughts, the erosion of tailings dams and desertification are just some of the natural and manmade disasters which have afflicted the Ukraine and neighboring countries in recent years. It is therefore entirely appropriate that the NATO Advanced Research Workshop (ARW), Correlation between Human Factors and the Prevention of Catastrophes, was held in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine in September 2011. This book presents the proceedings of the ARW, which analyzed accumulated European theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of disaster prevention, addressing a wide range of correlations between human factors and the prevention of catastrophes. Subjects covered include land-use planning and management procedures; risk assessment in emergency situations; control of polluted water; socio economic impacts from desertification; health impacts arising from nuclear facilities, flooding and tailings dam accidents; risk management systems and measures; and the protection of water resources. The presentations reflected the extensive experience of workshop participants and will be of great interest, especially to countries that are developing their legal frameworks in civil emergency planning, most particularly those who are aligning to EU directives and other international standards.

SB06-415	Philosophy and Synergy of Information: Sustainability and Security.
	Kervalishvili, Paata J./ 9781614990253/ Price:EUR 103.00

	This book contains selected papers presented at the 2011 spring conference entitled ‘Philosophy and Synergy of Information: Sustainability and Security’, held in Tbilisi, and supported by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme. The conference welcomed scientists from different disciplines and different countries, both eastern and western. They met to share their ideas, the results of their research and their experiences related to information science and technology, philosophy, the nature and culture of information and the problems of sustainable development for countries, regions and continents. Subjects covered include the latest innovations in informatics, forecasting, quantum information theory, nano information-communication systems and many more. Since ancient times, philosophers have been preoccupied with investigating life and security in the cosmos (world order). This book will be of interest to all those involved in that endeavor.

SB06-413	Beyond Fragmentation and Interconnectivity: Public Governance and the Search for Connective Capacity.
	Fenger, Menno/ 9781607509974/ Price:EUR 110.00

	The public sector may be considered as a highly fragmented and at the same time enormously interconnected system. Resources are dispersed among a huge variety of actors and entities and these affect each other in many unexpected ways. This book analyses the apparently paradoxical occurrence of simultaneous fragmentation and interconnectivity within the public domain and reflects on its consequences for public governance and management. It discusses and assesses strategies to create connective capacities from different policy domains and countries and offers new insights in the complexity of public governance.

	Care in Everyday Life: An Ethic of Care in Practice.
	Barnes, Marian/ 9781847428233/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Care has been struggled for, resisted and celebrated. The failure to care in 'care services' has been seen as a human rights problem and evidence of malaise in contemporary society. But care has also been implicated in the oppression of disabled people and demoted in favour of choice in health and social care services. In this bold wide ranging book Marian Barnes argues for care as an essential value in private lives and public policies. She considers the importance of care to well-being and social justice and applies insights from feminist care ethics to care work, and care within personal relationships. She also looks at 'stranger relationships', how we relate to the places in which we live, and the way in which public deliberation about social policy takes place. This book will be vital reading for all those wanting to apply relational understandings of humanity to social policy and practice.

	Evaluation for the Real World: The Impact of Evidence in Policy Making.
	Palfrey, Colin/ 9781847429148/ Price:GBP 29.99

	Evaluation research findings should be a key element of the policy-making process, yet in reality they are often disregarded. This valuable book examines the development of evaluation and its impact on public policy by analysing evaluation frameworks and criteria which are available when evaluating public policies and services. It further examines the nature of evidence and its use and non-use by decision-makers and assesses the work of influential academics in the USA and UK in the context of evaluation and policy making. The book emphasises the 'real world' of decision-makers in the public sector and recognises how political demands and economic pressures can affect the decisions of those who commission evaluation research while providing recommendations for policymakers on adopting a different approach to evaluation. This is essential reading for under-graduate and post-graduate students of policy analysis and public sector management, and those who are involved in the planning and evaluation of public policies and services.

	Evaluation for the Real World: The Impact of Evidence in Policy Making.
	Palfrey, Colin/ 9781847429155/ Price:GBP 85.99

	Evaluation research findings should be a key element of the policy-making process, yet in reality they are often disregarded. This valuable book examines the development of evaluation and its impact on public policy by analysing evaluation frameworks and criteria which are available when evaluating public policies and services. It further examines the nature of evidence and its use and non-use by decision-makers and assesses the work of influential academics in the USA and UK in the context of evaluation and policy making. The book emphasises the 'real world' of decision-makers in the public sector and recognises how political demands and economic pressures can affect the decisions of those who commission evaluation research while providing recommendations for policymakers on adopting a different approach to evaluation. This is essential reading for under-graduate and post-graduate students of policy analysis and public sector management, and those who are involved in the planning and evaluation of public policies and services.

	Faith-Based Organisations and Exclusion in European Cities.
	Beaumont, Justin/ 9781847428349/ Price:GBP 85.99

	At a time of heightened neoliberal globalisation and crisis, welfare state retrenchment and desecularisation of society, amid uniquely European controversies over immigration, integration and religious-based radicalism, this timely book explores the role played by faith-based organisations (FBOs), which are growing in importance in the provision of social services in the European context. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the contributions to the volume present original research examples and a pan-European perspective to assess the role of FBOs in combating poverty and various expressions of exclusion and social distress in cities across Europe. This significant and highly topical volume should become a vital reference source for the burgeoning number of studies that are likely follow and will make essential reading for students and academics in social policy, sociology, geography, politics, urban studies and theology/ religious studies.

VB02-319	E-Parliament and ICT-Based Legislation: Concept, Experiences and Lessons.
	Sobaci, Mehmet Zahid/ 9781613503294/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Concepts such as e-voting, e-democracy, e-participation, online campaigning, and e-parliament are the most powerful proof of the use of ICTs in political activities, processes, and institutions. E-Parliament and ICT-Based Legislation: Concept, Experiences and Lessons presents a conceptual framework regarding e-parliament and analyzes the impacts of ICTs on the structure of parliament, its functions, relations with other actors, and the legislative process. As a result of the means and opportunities created by ICTs, parliaments have had a chance to simplify and integrate their administrative processes and involve citizens in legislative processes. This book reflects on new understandings, developments, and practices in parliaments within the framework of ICT usage. Topics Covered ‧ Characterizing Legislative Websites ‧ Citizen Participation ‧ Communication and Documentation on Parliamentary Websites ‧ Connecting Citizens to the European Parliament ‧ E-Parliament Services ‧ E-Participation Mechanisms ‧ Parliamentary Websites in Developing Countries ‧ Parliamentary Websites in the Budget Process ‧ Strengthening Parliaments through ICT ‧ Worldwide Diffusion of E-Parliament

VB02-318	Green and Ecological Technologies for Urban Planning: Creating Smart Cities.
	Ercoskun, Ozge Yalciner/ 9781613504536/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Ecological and technological (eco-tech) planning provides a possible response to the essential issues of sustainability and rehabilitation in rapidly growing urban spaces. Green and Ecological Technologies for Urban Planning: Creating Smart Cities addresses the ecological, technological, and social challenges faced in the smart urban planning and design of settlements when using eco-technologies – from sustainable land use to transportation, and from green areas to municipal applications – with a focus on resilience. Containing research from leading international experts, this book provides comprehensive coverage and definitions of the most important issues, concepts, trends, and technologies within the planning field. Topics Covered ‧ Adapting Cities to Ecological and Economic Challenges ‧ Eco-Municipalities ‧ Energy Efficient Design ‧ Intelligent Transportation Systems ‧ Land-Use Sustainability ‧ Smart Cities ‧ Sustainable Urbanism ‧ Urban and Transport Planning ‧ Urban Resilience ‧ Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) ‧ Sustainable transportation ‧ Smart information and communication technologies ‧ Geographic information systems ‧ Advanced environmental technologies

VB02-317	City Competitiveness and Improving Urban Subsystems: Technologies and Applications.
	Bulu, Melih/ 9781613501740/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Cities are becoming the wealth producing centers of national economies. Increasing the operational efficiency of the city will bring a competitive edge to the whole system. Yet, many city subsystems cannot work together, creating significant problems and inefficiencies. City Competitiveness and Improving Urban Subsystems: Technologies and Applications uses information science perspectives to improve working subsystems in transportation, sewage, electricity, water, communication, education, health, governance, and infrastructure since their efficient and synchronized operation is vital for a competitive city. This pioneering approach will interest researchers, professionals, and policymakers in urban economy, regional planning, and information science disciplines who wish to improve the competitiveness of their cities. Topics Covered ‧ City Branding ‧ City Competitiveness and Infrastructure ‧ City Subsystems ‧ Information Science and City Competitiveness ‧ Information Science and City Subsystems ‧ Operational Efficiency ‧ Regional Planning ‧ Role of GIS in City Competitiveness ‧ Urban Economy

VB02-316	E-Governance and Civic Engagement: Factors and Determinants of E-Democracy.
	Manohara, Aroon/ 9781613500835/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Governments are increasingly turning to the Internet to provide public services. The move towards e-governance not only impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of public service, but also has the potential to transform the nature of government interactions with citizens. E-Governance and Civic Engagement: Factors and Determinants of E-Democracy examines how e-government facilitates online public reporting, two-way communication and debate, online citizen participation in decision-making, and citizen satisfaction with e-governance. The book explores the impacts from governments that have engaged their citizens online, discusses issues and challenges in adopting and implementing online civic engagement initiatives globally, and helps guide practitioners in their transition to e-governance. Topics Covered ‧ Bureaucratic Decision Making in E-Government ‧ Determinants of governmental transparency ‧ Digital Accountability and Citizen Engagement ‧ E-Disclosure of Campaign Finance Information ‧ E-Participation Research ‧ E-Procurement ‧ Global Digital Divide ‧ ICTs for Empowerment ‧ Knowledge Sharing in E-Governance ‧ Municipal Government and Interactive Web

VB02-314	Strategic Enterprise Resource Planning Models for E-Government: Applications and Methodologies.
	Chhabra, Susheel/ 9781609608637/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Enterprise resource planning plays a strategic role in designing, and managing e-government resources. Governments all over the world face challenges in designing robust enterprise resource planning applications and methodologies to align themselves with the expectations of citizens and stakeholders. The existing standard enterprise resource planning solutions are proprietary, inflexible, and expensive to implement in government enterprises. Strategic Enterprise Resource Planning Models for E-Government: Applications and Methodologies is a collection of research from professionals and researchers working in the field of e-government including policymakers, ICT vendors, consultants, and implementing agencies. This book will aim to suggest enterprise resource planning frameworks for government enterprises along with their applications and methodologies to improve effectiveness of processes and enhance citizen-centric services. The research initiatives presented in this book will ease the process of implementing customized enterprise resource planning solutions in e-government. Topics Covered ‧ Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Architecture for E-Government ‧ Change Management for E-Government ‧ Citizen-Centric Enterprise Resource Planning Frameworks for E-Government ‧ Data Warehousing and Mining for E-Government ‧ Enterprise-wide Client-Server Architecture for E-Government ‧ Government Process Reengineering ‧ Organizational and Human Resource Management for E-Government ‧ Semantic Web Technologies for ERP in E-Government ‧ Web-Based Intelligent Agents for E-Government ‧ Workflow Modeling for E-Government

VB02-313	Public Sector Reform Using Information Technologies: Transforming Policy into Practice.
	Papadopoulos, Thanos/ 9781609608392/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Successful delivery of public policy is increasingly dependent upon the effectiveness of information technology and systems. However, reformers must navigate the complex interactions between IT limitations, policy minefields, and complicated organizational networks which make change difficult. Public Sector Reform Using Information Technologies: Transforming Policy into Practice offers an analytical, interdisciplinary examination of electronic governance implementation from theoretical and practical perspectives. Researchers in fields like computer science, information systems, and sociology, and practitioners in policy formulation, implementation, and IT and systems deployment will find useful insights for improving the effectiveness of government services. Successfully transforming public policy using IT will help minimize the political and financial repercussions of failed implementations, meet the increasing expectations of citizens in modern democracies, and shape the public sector of the future. Topics Covered ‧ E-Government Applications ‧ E-Government Services ‧ Electronic Governance Implementation ‧ Information Technology and the Public Sector ‧ IT and Public Policy ‧ IT-Driven Public Sector Reform ‧ IT-Enabled Public Sector Reform ‧ Policy Delivery Evaluation Frameworks

VB02-311	E-Government Service Maturity and Development: Cultural, Organizational and Technological Perspectives.
	Shareef, Mahmud Akhter/ 9781609608484/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Implementing e-government services can give governments a competitive advantage by reducing operational and management costs, increasing transparency, and fulfilling their commitment to good governance. Yet, advances in e-government technologies and their applications present complex managerial and technological challenges. E-Government Service Maturity and Development: Cultural, Organizational and Technological Perspectives discusses important concepts for public administration reformation, taking into account the complex social, administrative, cultural, and legal problems of implementing modern digital systems. The book helps define empirical studies and methodologies for e-government research and identifies factors affecting the development and proliferation of e-government. Researchers and practitioners will gain an understanding of managing e-government; meeting their strategies and objectives; building trust, confidence, and security; providing interactivity and community; developing personalized experiences and content; increasing service selection; and other issues essential to adopting, implementing, and sustaining e-government. Topics Covered ‧ E-Governance and Financial Reform ‧ E-Governance Implementation ‧ E-Government ‧ E-Government Adoption ‧ E-Government Interoperability ‧ E-Government Service Development ‧ Future Directions of E-Government ‧ Strategic Development of E-Government

VB02-310	Electronic Governance and Cross-Boundary Collaboration: Innovations and Advancing Tools.
	Chen, Yu-Che/ 9781609607531/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Although fast growth and innovation characterize electronic governance in the Asia-Pacific region, existing research on e-governance has barely addressed the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging practices in this region. Electronic Governance and Cross-Boundary Collaboration: Innovations and Advancing Tools will provide research-based policy and management recommendations for innovative e-governance. By focusing on recent developments that will shape the future of e-governance, this book offers an analytical and comparative framework for evaluating and improving e-governance and provides a rich array of models from diverse institutional contexts, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. Scholars in public administration, public management, and information science can enrich their research on public affairs and e-governance, government agencies and practitioners can learn about the adoption, use, and impact of e-governance, and both groups can use the book to generate sound policy and management decisions for the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Topics Covered ‧ Continuous Improvement and Impact Assessment ‧ Cross-Border Interoperability ‧ Deliberative E-Governance ‧ E-Governance and Web 2.0 ‧ E-Governance, Integration and Cross-Boundary Collaboration ‧ Information Sharing and Transparency in Government ‧ Integration of E-Government Services ‧ Measuring E-Government Performance ‧ Online Civic Engagement ‧ Social Networking and Knowledge Management ‧ Web 2.0 in Government

VB02-309	E-Adoption and Socio-Economic Impacts: Emerging Infrastructural Effects.
	Sharma, Sushil K./ 9781609605971/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The study of e-adoption focuses on the implementation and use of the Internet and Internet-based technologies for personal and business activities. This field has become increasingly relevant due to the increased reliance upon the Internet among individuals in both developed and developing countries. E-Adoption and Socio-Economic Impacts: Emerging Infrastructural Effects identifies the multidimensional impact of e-adoption and provides theoretical and practical solutions for policy makers, managers, and researchers in government, industry, and academia. This publication unites research on all aspects of e-adoption with the aim of understanding this phenomenon on both an organizational and individual level. Topics Covered ‧Adoption and Diffusion among SMEs ‧Consumer Acceptance of Internet Technology ‧Digital Divide and E-Readiness ‧E-Government Services ‧E-Learning Methods and Adoption Factors ‧Electronic Money ‧Internet Banking ‧Internet Marketing & SMEs ‧Knowledge Management Implementation ‧Technology Adoption Rate Model

VB02-308	Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government Services: Driving and Resisting Factors.
	Shareef, Mahmud Akhter/ 9781609606015/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The success of e-government – whether it is at the local, regional, or central level – largely depends on user acceptance of e-government, which requires a thorough understanding of stakeholder concerns. Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government Services: Driving and Resisting Factors examines the stakeholders of e-government and reveals the stages of growth or service maturity levels. This publication sheds light on the paradigms and fundamental discourses of the e-government adoption process, including empirical studies in both developed and developing countries. Given these perspectives, issues, and critical factors, this book proposes a citizen-centric governing framework for e-government. Finally, the book provides tools to evaluate the performance of e-government projects and gives inferences from some implemented e-government projects. Topics Covered ‧ Adoption of E-services ‧ Comparative E-Government ‧ E-Government ‧ E-Government Demand ‧ E-Government Development ‧ E-Government Frameworks ‧ E-Government Implementation ‧ Governing E-Government ‧ Performance Evaluation ‧ Public Administration

VB02-304	Information Communication Technologies and the Virtual Public Sphere: Impacts of Network Structures on Civil Society.
	Cropf, Robert A./ 9781609601591/ Price:US$ 180.00

	As the global information communications technology revolution continues to reshape our public and private institutions, e-democracy should also continue to make significant strides across the world. Information Communication Technologies and the Virtual Public Sphere: Impacts of Network Structures on Civil Society demonstrates how the virtual public sphere uses information communications technology to empower ordinary citizens to engage in effective public discourse and provide the technological means to effect political change. Written with professionals, researchers of various disciplines and interested laypersons in mind, this text aims to help readers understand. the phenomenon of deliberative e-democracy that is occurring throughout the world. Topics Covered o Blended deliberative models o E-Communicative Mechanisms of Government o E-Financial Reporting o E-Participation in the Public Sphere o Factors Affecting E-Participation Adoption o Global E-Government and Trust o Online Public Debate o Perspectives on E-Government in Europe o Succession Planning and E-Government o Video Blogging and Ethics

VB02-303	Global Strategy and Practice of E-Governance: Examples from Around the World.
	Piaggesi, Danilo/ 9781609604899/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Over the past decade, there has been continual development and renewal of strategies and practices surrounding e-governance. Governments around the world have embraced new information and communication technologies to increase the efficiency of internal processes, deliver better and more integrated services to citizens and businesses, invite citizen and stakeholder participation in planning decisions, improve communication, and sometimes even enhance democratic processes. Global Strategy and Practice of E-Governance: Examples from Around the World provides readers with an overview of relevant strategy and policy-level theoretical frameworks and examples, as well as up-to-date implementations from around the world. This book offers valuable insights into best practices, as well as some of the issues and challenges surrounding the governance of and with information and communication technologies in a globalized, knowledge-based world. Topics Covered * E-governance for development * E-governance vs. E-readiness * Electronic governance practices * Electronic government and public administration reform strategies * Factors influencing usage intention of e-government services * Gender evaluation of rural e-governance * Governance of partnerships in local government * Municipal mobile SMS services * Public e-procurement systems * Public policymaking

VB02-296	Applied Technology Integration in Governmental Organizations: New E-Government Research.
	Weerakkody, Vishanth/ 9781609601621/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The forces shaping governmental adoption and distribution of e-government are in many cases the same as those influencing modern political, environmental, and social crises, making close study of e-government a priority for all. Applied Technology Integration in Governmental Organizations: New E-Government Research presents academicians, practitioners, and professionals with quality applied research results in the field of electronic and digital government, its applications, and impacts on governmental organizations around the world. This book provides organizational and managerial directions to support the greater use and management of electronic or digital government technologies in organizations, while epitomizing the current e-government research available. This field is exponentially expanding both in applications and importance, making the research in this book vital to preparing for the future of government and providing for societies of tomorrow. Topics Covered ‧Citizen-centric services ‧Cyber public relations ‧Digital government and online education ‧E-government databases ‧E-justice, law enforcement, and cyber crime ‧Electronic healthcare (e-health) services ‧Immigration and digital government ‧Innovative applications and best practices in e-government ‧IT management issues in e-government ‧Technology adoption and diffusion in the public sector

VB02-292	Political Leadership, 4-Vols/Set.
	Bell, David S/ 9780857020888/ Price:GBP 675.00

	Leadership is one of the principal interests of the social sciences. Drawing on psychology, sociology, anthropology and business studies as well as philosophy and history, this four-volume collection focuses on democratic leadership in the political sphere. What makes a successful political leader? How much influence can an individual really have? Why are so few top political leaders women? David Bell roots this collection in the classic works of Machiavelli and Weber, before turning to the work of the American political scientists who were the first to study leadership in a systematic way in the 1960s, and coming right up-to-date with the work of Skowronek and others. Theories of leadership Machiavelli and political leadership Weber's view of political leadership Leadership character Ethics of leadership The entourage - the leader's team Political artifice in leadership The leadership effect.

VB02-290	Cases on Adoption, Diffusion and Evaluation of Global E-Governance Systems: Impact at the Grass Roots.
	Rahman, Hakikur/ 9781616928148/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Many of today's e-government systems are designed to replicate conventional systems. Electronic solutions are implemented in government offices without investigating transformational aspects and, as a result, these systems are unable to provide long-term sustainability. Cases on Adoption, Diffusion and Evaluation of Global E-Governance Systems: Impact at the Grass Roots accommodates theories, issues and methodologies for designing, implementing and operating e-government systems. The cases contained in this text cover a variety of services and applications that have been improving the governance of nations and economies. Focusing on pragmatic implementations and emphasizing e-government systems targeted to grass roots e-governance, this work assists readers in understanding basic aspects of e-government systems as well as their successful design and implementation. Topics Covered ‧Citizen-centric dimensions of rural e-governance systems ‧E-government policy ‧ICT governance ‧Adoption of free and open source software ‧Community knowledge records ‧Networking in e-democracy ‧Improve e-governance at the grass roots ‧Initiatives for grass roots communities ‧Fiscal transparency ‧E-governance concerns

SB06-411	Stimulus for Human and Societal Dynamics in the Prevention of Catastrophes.
	Avagyan, Arman/ 9781607507376/ Price:EUR 135.00

	Disasters, both natural and man-made, not only present a major threat to national security, they can also significantly impede the stable development of national economies. Dealing with them safely and efficiently is dependent on a well structured policy in emergency preparedness, something which can also go some way towards mitigating the inevitable burden they represent in financial terms. In the Caucasian region alone, natural and man-made disasters are estimated to have cost hundreds of millions of US dollars in the period 2003 to 2010. This book presents 34 papers, arising from the NATO Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) held in Yerevan, Armenia, in October 2010. The aim of this ARW was to further supplement the common efforts of scientists from NATO and partner countries to transfer technology and knowledge with the objective of decreasing the vulnerability of the population from both natural and man-made disasters. The ARW’s aim was achieved, not least, by evaluating accumulated European theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the relevant fields so that recommendations could be developed for the prevention and mitigation of disasters. The book is divided into four main sections covering the themes of: public risk perception and communication, seismic risk assessment and consequent reduction, hazard monitoring and management, and assessment and management of industrial risks, and will be of interest to all those involved in the prevention and management of disasters, both natural and man-made.

SB06-411	Challenges for the Pharmaceuticals Policy in the EU.
	Valverde, J. L./ 9781607508045/ Price:EUR 90.00

	For some time, the EU has been losing ground in the field of pharmaceutical innovation, and the beginning of the 21st century also saw Europe facing challenges such as the increasing globalization of the sector and scientific breakthroughs, as well as those of cooperation and harmonization and the perennial threat to both the economy and the safety of the population posed by counterfeit medicines. Taking the view that a more competitive and innovative industry would generate more growth and sustainable jobs and also foster the development of new medicines for unmet medical needs, the European Commission tabled a number of different proposals to address the challenges posed by issues of innovation, safety and cooperation. This book presents papers which address various aspects of pharmaceuticals policy and law. Firstly, an editorial discusses the challenges for the pharmaceuticals policy of the EU. Further topics covered include: new European legislation on pharmacovigilance, pharmaco-economic evaluations, medicrime, generic drugs, the Supplementary Protection Certificate, homoeopathy and the disagreements surrounding the transposition of European rules on medicines into Spanish law. The final paper addresses the development of European pharmaceutical policy and remaining challenges from a public health perspective.

SB06-409	Enterprising Care?: Unpaid Voluntary Action in the 21st Century.
	Hardill, Irene/ 9781847427212/ Price:GBP 85.99

	More and more is being expected of volunteers and the voluntary sector in the UK. But what does it mean to be a volunteer today? This book seeks to add new insights into individual action in that part of the economy that is beyond the state and the market. Volunteering is examined from the perspective of the individual, the organisation, and the community (of place, identity or interest).

SB06-409	Landscapes of Voluntarism: New Spaces of Health, Welfare and Governance.
	Conradson, David/ 9781847429063/ Price:GBP 26.99

	This book brings together a collection of new and innovative work by researchers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK - settings where issues of voluntarism and participation have become increasingly important for the development and delivery of social welfare policy. Prefaced by one of the foremost geographers in this field, it contains empirical and theoretical work from both new and well-established geographers. The chapters explore the interactions between voluntarism and a range of issues including governance, health, community action, faith, ethnicity, counselling, advocacy and professionalisation.The book will be of interest not only to students and researchers in human geography but also to those working in social policy, sociology, health and political science. The detailed case material will also be of particular interest to practitioners working in the fields of health, governance, social welfare and social exclusion.

SB06-409	The Governance of Problems: Puzzling, Powering and Participation.
	Hoppe, Robert/ 9781847429629/ Price:GBP 31.99

	Contemporary democracies need to develop a better governance of problems, as all too often, policy is a sophisticated answer to the wrong problem. This book offers a compelling new approach to public policy-making as problem processing, bringing together aspects of puzzling, powering and participation, relating them in interesting and different ways to cultural theory, to issues about networks, to models of democracy and modes of citizen participation. Part of a growing body of work in policy analysis literature, the book is clearly written and accessibly presented, making this an ideal text for academics and postgraduate students.

SB06-409	Public Policy Analysis.
	Knoepfel, Peter/ 9781847429049/ Price:GBP 29.99

	This book is an English version of a successful text* on public policy analysis originally written for policy practitioners in Switzerland and France. It presents a model for the analysis of public policy and includes examples of its application in everyday political-administrative situations. This English version introduces supplementary illustrations and examples from the United Kingdom. Structured and written accessibly for readers who may not have an academic background in the social sciences, Public Policy Analysis applies key ideas from sociology, political science, administrative science and law to develop an analytical framework that can be used to carry out empirical studies on different public policies.British scholars, practitioners and students are introduced all too rarely to ideas from the Francophone world, and this book will contribute to remedying that. It will be particularly relevant for students and practitioners of public administration.

SB06-409	Providing a Sure Start: How Government Discovered Early Childhood.
	Eisenstadt, Naomi/ 9781847427298/ Price:GBP 26.99

	This book tells the story of Sure Start, one of the flagship programmes of the last government. It tells how Sure Start was set up, the numerous changes it went through, and how it has changed the landscape of services for all young children in England. Offering insight into the key debates on services for young children, as well as how decisions are made in a highly political context, it will be of keen interest to policy academics, senior managers of public services and all those with a keen interest in developing services for young children.

SB06-409	Challenging Governance Theory: From Networks to Hegemony.
	Davies, Jonathan S./ 9781847426147/ Price:GBP 29.99

	This book develops a Gramscian account of contemporary governance. It critiques the fashionable view that there has been a shift from hierarchy to networks, arguing instead that the ideology of network governance is part of the neoliberal hegemonic project. However, there are major barriers to accomplishing this project. This book will be essential reading for academics and students, particularly in policy studies, political science, management, social policy and governance studies'.

SB06-409	Personalising Public Services: Understanding the Personalisation Narrative.
	Needham, Catherine/ 9781847427595/ Price:GBP 31.99

	Personalisation - the idea that public services should be tailored to the individual, with budgets devolved to the service user or frontline staff - is increasingly seen as the future of the welfare state. This book focuses on how personalisation evolved as a policy narrative and has mobilised such wide-ranging political support. It will be a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in public policy and social policy and for researchers and practitioners working in related fields.

SB06-409	The New Politics: Liberal Conservatism or Same Old Tories?
	King, Peter/ 9781847428530/ Price:GBP 26.99

	Does the Coalition government represent a new politics in Britain, or is the new government just the same old Tories hiding behind an opportunist pact with the Liberal Democrats? Does Cameron differ from past Conservatives like Margaret Thatcher, and if so, how? This book looks at the Coalition government in the context of conservative ideas and seeks to assess what, if anything, is new about it. The book is aimed at undergraduates and those interested in the future direction of politics in the UK.

SB06-409	Evidence Versus Politics: Exploiting Research in Uk Drug Policy Making?
	Monaghan, Mark/ 9781847426970/ Price:GBP 79.99

	The initial enthusiasm for the evidence-based policy agenda has recently been replaced with increasing scepticism. Critics point out that 'policy-based evidence' characterises the relationship more accurately. Analysing the role and nature of evidence in the context of UK drug policy and drawing on a range of theories of the policy process and research utilisation, this book pursues an alternative route for conceptualising the evidence and policy connection, which moves beyond zero-sum statements of evidence-based policy and policy-based evidence. It will be essential reading for students and researchers in public policy and criminology.

SB06-409	Understanding the Environment and Social Policy.
	Fitzpatrick, Tony/ 9781847423795/ Price:GBP 26.99

	Bringing together leading experts, this textbook explores the key social, political, economic and moral challenges that environmental problems pose for social policy in a global context. Combining theory and practice with an interdisciplinary approach, the book reviews the current strategies and policies and provides a critique of proposed future developments in the field. Understanding the environment and social policy guides the reader through the subject in an accessible way using chapter summaries, further reading, recommended webpages, a glossary and questions for discussion. Providing a much-needed overview, the book will be invaluable reading for students, teachers, activists, practitioners and policymakers.

SB06-409	From Recession to Renewal: The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Public Services and Local Government.
	Richardson, Joanna/ 9781847426994/ Price:GBP 29.99

	The banking collapse and ensuing global financial crisis has been the subject of much analysis and speculation. One growing certainty is that there will be an impact on the delivery of public services and on local government and governance. This topical book examines and debates the challenges posed, on a local, European and global level, by the imperative to balance a fiscal need for smaller public expenditure with a social need for strong governance and protection of the most vulnerable in UK society. Leading academics in the field of local governance contribute to a diverse set of analyses on the impact of the financial crisis.

	Management in China: Systems Reform, Human Resources and Emergent Globalization.
	Warner, M./ 9781607506966/ Price:EUR 110.00

	The Chinese economy has changed dramatically since 1978. The majority of enterprises are no longer in state ownership; indeed, China moved from a centralized command economy to a decentralized market socialist economy in less than a decade after the death of Mao Zedong in 1976, and is now the world’s second largest economy - in nominal GDP terms - after the USA. China’s spectacular rise has of course had drawbacks as well as benefits, not least the environmental cost and a widening of the income gap between rich and poor, but its government has now committed to creating a ‘harmonious society’, seeking to combine Marxist ideology with more traditional values. This book brings together a range of contributions by internationally known experts from a number of universities in various countries. The papers approach the subject from different disciplinary perspectives: some deal with macroeconomic issues, others with microeconomic ones. With subjects as diverse as business incubators, human resource management, small and medium-sized enterprises, international business strategy, state-owned firms, as well as Chinese/Indian comparisons, this publication examines how China’s remarkable economic transformation has come about and presents a number of analytical and empirical approaches to the study of Chinese management. Whatever else the future holds for the Chinese economy, there is no going back to the Maoist past, as most would agree. The overview of Chinese management presented here will be of great interest to China-watchers worldwide.

	The New Politics: Liberal Conservatism Or Same Old Tories?
	King, Peter/ 9781847428547/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Does the Coalition government represent a new politics in Britain, or is the new government just the same old Tories hiding behind an opportunist pact with the Liberal Democrats? Does Cameron differ from past Conservatives like Margaret Thatcher, and if so, how? This book looks at the Coalition government in the context of conservative ideas and seeks to assess what, if anything, is new about it. The book is aimed at undergraduates and those interested in the future direction of politics in the UK.

	Innovations in Public Governance.
	Anttiroiko, A.-V./ 9781607507260/ Price:EUR 120.00

	This book provides a contextual view of innovations in public governance. Public governance is about coordination and the use of various forms of institutional arrangements in policy-making processes to pursue the common good. In practice the improvements and radical changes in governance structures and processes are met through ‘governance innovations’, which vary from radical large-scale national reforms to various organizational innovations and new e-enabled governance models. Understanding and managing such innovation processes are among the most burning issues in public administration in the contemporary world. The instructive cases presented in this book help readers to understand the multitude of aspects relating to radical and incremental innovations. They also reflect the real-life conditions of innovation activities in the public sector. Discussion focuses on the challenges to governance innovations and the preconditions for their successful implementation in American and European contexts. The approach applied can be called contextual in the sense that innovations in public governance are discussed in their societal and political contexts. This helps to highlight the context and situation-specific aspects of cases, which increases our understanding of the innovation challenge in the public sector. This publication is a result of collaboration among world-leading academics and experts in public governance. The book serves as an in-depth study on real-life conditions and consequences of governance innovations and also as a textbook that provides an introduction to the basic concepts and issues of this research area. As such it serves not only academics, teachers and students, but also developers, public managers and politicians in their efforts to create and implement governance innovations in different application areas and in various societal and political contexts.

	Innovative Trends in Public Governance in Asia.
	Anttiroiko, A.-V./ 9781607507284/ Price:EUR 120.00

	Public governance is one of the most important topics in public administration and political science worldwide. It is of special importance to many Asian countries struggling with governance issues related to environmental concerns, democracy, service delivery, and economic growth. The purpose of these innovations is to bring about radical governance improvements, promote citizen participation and utilize private sector organizations in the provision of public services. Innovativeness in Asian countries seems to be heavily constrained by unique historical developments, cultural features, developmentalism and authoritarianism. The potential for innovation in public governance is huge, but it is unlikely that this can be fully harnessed before a resolute attempt to develop good and democratic governance and to support local creativity. This publication provides a contextual and realistic view of the preconditions for successful innovations in public governance. Special attention is paid to the conditions in which innovations are created and implemented. Geographically, the cases presented in this book cover such countries as Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. In-depth analyses show that societal conditions, regime formations, ideologies and managerial doctrines condition innovation activities and affect their outcomes and sustainability. Governance innovations thus reflect the changing nature of the public sector and its connections to its increasingly complex and tensional environment.

	Challenging Governance Theory: From Networks To Hegemony.
	Jonathan S Davies/ 9781847426154/ Price:GBP 85.99

	This book develops a Gramscian account of contemporary governance. It critiques the fashionable view that there has been a shift from hierarchy to networks, arguing instead that the ideology of network governance is part of the neoliberal hegemonic project. However, there are major barriers to accomplishing this project. This book will be essential reading for academics and students, particularly in policy studies, political science, management, social policy and governance studies'.

	Multinational Undergraduate Team Work: Excellence in International Capstone Projects.
	Escudeiro, N.F./ 9781607509837/ Price:EUR 108.99

	This book is drawn from the experiences of the first phase of the MUTW project during the last two years (September 2009 till October 2011). It consists of 10 chapters, covering areas such as motivation, state-of-the-art approaches, communication and negotiation, report writing and oral presentation, open source software, team communication, pilot experience and outcomes and challenges. Providing a comprehensive view of the MUTW paradigm and its surroundings, this book will be of great value to any institution wishing to set up a similar course unit, as well as being of interest to all those involved in multinational collaboration within the education field.

VB02-289	Handbook of Research on E-Services in the Public Sector: E-Government Strategies and Advancements.
	Ajeeli, Abid Thyab Al/ 9781615207893/ Price:US$ 265.00

	We live in an increasingly interconnected and highly sophisticated society, where the Internet has led to tremendous improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of public services. The Handbook of Research on E-Services in the Public Sector: E-Government Strategies and Advancements illustrates how technology in e-government saves individuals significant amounts of time and money, while adding value to citizens' experiences with government, thus better serving their needs. This handbook provides comprehensive coverage of the issues facing managers, consultants, and practitioners in e-government and assists them in formulating ICT strategies for use within their field. These new strategies will enable them to implement collaborative policy initiatives within the private, public, and non-profit sectors to ultimately eliminate the global digital divide. Topics Covered ‧Component Based Software Engineering (CBSE) ‧Digital Divide ‧Digital Governance ‧E-Learning Approach for E-Government ‧Geographical Information System ‧Online Dispute Resolution ‧Social Media ‧Unified Modeling Language ‧VoiceXML ‧Web 2.0

VB02-274	Public Sector Corruption, 4-Vols/Set.
	Johnston, Michael/ 9781849206044/ Price:GBP 780.00

	Corruption always grabs the headlines and the processes of political contention that created the modern state have done much to shape our notions of corruption and good government; yet very old ideas show surprising vitality as we examine the ways citizens understand and react to corruption issues. Corruption issues appeared as a major international policy concern around 1990, after a generation during which they received relatively little emphasis, and since that time the research literature has had unprecedented growth in quantity and quality. This major reference collection collates the best of the research for scholars, policymakers, students, reformers, journalists, and interested citizens, showing us where we have been and where we need to go as the work continues. Further, the collection develops a much-needed comprehensive record of what we have learned from political scientists, economists, and historical and cultural analysts; while all borrow selectively and creatively from each other, they are still engaged in largely separate conversations. Finally, this collection focuses on the whole issue of reform. The past generation's research has both led to new ideas about how to attack corruption, measure its seriousness, and assess the effects of corruption control efforts. The collection is a particularly important toolkit to bring the best of our knowledge to bear upon efforts at control-in effect, to integrate theory and practice-for as in many other policy areas it is entirely possible to do the wrong things for the right reasons.

VB02-268	Citizens and E-Government: Evaluating Policy and Management.
	Reddick, Christopher G./ 9781615209316/ Price:US$ 180.00

	E-government research has flourished as a way of disseminating information and providing services to citizens ever since the popularization of the Internet. Although there have been tremendous advancements in the world of e-government, critical evaluations on the effectiveness of such methods have yet to be determined. Citizens and E-Government: Evaluating Policy and Management examines the role that citizens play in the development of electronic government or e-government, specifically focusing on the impact of e-government and citizens while exploring issues of policy and management. This book not only focuses on the adoption of e-government and its impact on citizens, but it also discusses the effectiveness of this technology as a way of improving citizen access and engagement with their government. Overall, this book is essential for those interested in the importance of citizens in information technology adoption and development of electronic government.

VB02-267	Politics, Democracy and E-Government: Participation and Service Delivery.
	Reddick, Christopher G./ 9781615209330/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Research argues that e-government technologies have positive influences on politics and democracy, improving citizens' environment as well as their engagement with their government. Although much research indicates that e-government technologies have increased citizen participation, there is much more than can be developed. Politics, Democracy and E-Government: Participation and Service Delivery examines how e-government impacts politics and democracy in both developed and developing countries, discussing the participation of citizens in government service delivery. This book brings forth the idea that e-government has a direct influence on the important function of governing through participation and service delivery. Containing chapters from leading e-government scholars and practitioners from across the globe, the overall objective of this book is accomplished through its discussion on the influences of e-government on democratic institutions and processes.

VB02-265	Political and Civic Leadership: A Reference Handbook, 2-Vols/Set.
	Couto, Richard A./ 9781412962636/ Price:GBP 380.00

	This work, within The SAGE Reference Series on Leadership will provide undergraduate students and academics with an authoritative reference resource on political and civic leadership. This two-volume set will be centred on the 100 most important topics, issues, questions and debates specific to politics and civic society. This focus will provide students with more detailed information and depth of discussion than typically found in an encyclopedia entry but not as much jargon, detail or density as a journal article or a research handbook chapter. Chapters will cover key topics related to political and civic leadership, including: personalities and environments of political leaders governance and allegiance roles citizen activists and civic engagement political campaigning urban politics and leadership public management ethics in politics policy development and implementation executive management of public opinion political speechmaking and the "bully pulpit" Congressional leadership crisis management.

VB02-259	Public Sphere, The., 4-Vols/set.
	Gripsrud, Jostein/ 9781848607842/ Price:GBP 675.00

	The idea of the public sphere as the space where citizens come together to deliberate on issues of common concern and to critique and influence the government has been one of the most influential and contested concepts since the beginnings of debates on the constitution of democracy. It remains central to contemporary issues such as the democratic potential of the internet, the challenges posed by the resurgence of fundamentalisms, and the possibilities for a post-national, cosmopolitan, political order in the age of globalization. This four volume major reference collection is a 'must-have' guide to the idea of the public sphere, its history, the ongoing struggles over its meaning and importance to democracy, and its continuing relevance to emerging issues. Volume One: Defining the Public Sphere Volume Two: The Political Public Sphere Volume Three: The Cultural Public Sphere Volume Four: The Future of the Public Sphere

VB02-221	Organizing Government, 4-Vols/Set.
	Boyne, George/ 9781848601215/ Price:GBP 675.00

	Comprising theoretical and empirical perspectives and drawn from international journals with a global focus, this three-volume set presents the key papers in macro-organizational and micro-organizational studies and their implications on public administration. Divided into two sections, the first part of this collection adopts a sector-wide focus, concentrating on the issues of governance, politics, markets and competition, regulation and inter-organizational relations. The second section concentrates on management issues in an organizational context, addressing leadership, strategy and change management. Drawing on experience of both academic and professional spheres, the editors incorporate a range of theoretical and disciplinary perspectives spanning organizational behaviour, organizational theory, human resource management and strategy, forming a resource that will be invaluable to all students of management in the public sector.

SB06-397	Housing Policy Transformed: The Right to Buy and the Desire to Own.
	King, Peter/ 9781847422132/ Price:GBP 79.99

	The Right to Buy is the most controversial housing policy of the last 30 years, but it is also the most successful. Unlike the many studies that have focused on the costs of the policy and sought to show its negative impact, this book seeks to understand the Right to Buy on its own terms. It explains how the policy links with a coherent ideology based on self-interest and the care of things close to us - instead of a policy that sought to do things for people, the Right to Buy allowed people to do things for themselves.

SB06-397	Rethinking the Public: Innovations in Research, Theory and Politics.
	Mahony, Nick/ 9781847424167/ Price:GBP 79.99

	This book rethinks the public, public communication and public action in a globalising and mediated world. It develops novel theoretical perspectives for investigating the formation of publics, focusing on four overlapping processes: claiming publics; personalising publics; mediating publics; and becoming public.Using fascinating case studies, Rethinking the public offers a rich set of methodological resources on which other researchers can draw and foregrounds the need to interrogate the boundaries between theory, research and politics. It is ideal reading for higher level undergraduate and masters programmes in politics, geography, public policy, sociology, social policy, public administration and cultural studies.

SB06-397	The Governance of Problems: Puzzling, Powering and Participation.
	Hoppe, Robert/ 9781847426291/ Price:GBP 75.00

	Contemporary democracies need to develop a better governance of problems, as all too often, policy is a sophisticated answer to the wrong problem. This book offers a compelling new approach to public policy-making as problem processing, bringing together aspects of puzzling, powering and participation, relating them in interesting and different ways to cultural theory, to issues about networks, to models of democracy and modes of citizen participation. Part of a growing body of work in policy analysis literature, the book is clearly written and accessibly presented, making this an ideal text for academics and postgraduate students.

SB06-395	National Approaches to the Administration of International Migration.
	Arnold, Peri E./ 9781607505983/ Price:EUR 85.00

	Migration has always been a part of the human experience: human history began with the migration of our distant ancestors from their place of origin. But today, immigration is a politically sensitive subject in most of the affluent nations of the world, in many of which one tenth or more of the population were foreign born. And it is a problem which is on the increase. It is estimated that there were 75.5 million international migrants worldwide in 1960; in 2005 that number had risen to 190.6 million. This book is the tenth volume in a series from the IIAS/IISA Working Group on Administrative History, and is the result of two intensive one-day meetings and a further two years of focused attention and dedicated work. Within the time frame of the 17th century to the mid 20th century, the book examines the experience of ten countries – Australia, Austria, Belgium, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States – each with an important history of international migration. It shows that past migrations dramatically affected the countries studied and stimulated the development of administrative tools for dealing with international migration. When properly understood, these historical experiences can inform analysis of contemporary policy debates and this work will undoubtedly be of great value to all those involved with or interested in the subject of international migration.

SB06-387	The Innovative CIO and e-Participation in e-Government Initiatives.
	Obi, Toshio/ 9781607505044/ Price:EUR 105.00

	Senior information executives are currently confronted by a continually growing and increasingly complex set of challenges. These include rapidly changing technologies, environmental issues and the current global economic situation. This book, volume 3 in the Global E-Governance Series, brings together the contributions of acknowledged experts from all over the world, who have presented papers and participated in discussions at three recent conferences on e-government, the role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) and e-governance. They give us their frank and honest insights, and share with us not only their successes, but also their failures and the lessons they have learnt from them. Divided into five parts, the book covers subjects such as: e-participation and perspectives from citizen involvement, national e-government strategies, innovative CIO, ICT (Information & Communication Technology) in the context of the world economy and finally, global e-government rankings. Despite the different backgrounds and nationalities of the contributors, what is notable are the common themes which emerge from their work. This book will undoubtedly be a valuable resource of interest to all those involved in the field of e-government.

	Challenging Choices: Ideology, Consumerism and Policy.
	Clarke, Michael/ 9781847423986/ Price:GBP 75.00

	Choice pervades our society: it is founded on political rights to choose and our economy on market choices, but we have now reached the point where choice is extended almost everywhere. This lively and topical book provides a critique of choice in contemporary society and policy, arguing that we can have too much of a good thing. And there are alternatives.In part one, the author shows how choice works at a personal level, its demands, and how it can fail. By examining healthcare, education and pensions, he then explores the alternatives, such as provision.In part two the book reviews the impact of choice through the life cycle, in areas such as careers, relationships fertility, retirement and death. The author considers whether this enhances or burdens our lives, and questions the assumption that more choice is always for the better.

	From Recession to Renewal: The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Public Services and Local Government.
	Richardson, Joanna/ 9781847427007/ Price:GBP 79.99

	The banking collapse and ensuing global financial crisis has been the subject of much analysis and speculation. One growing certainty is that there will be an impact on the delivery of public services and on local government and governance. This topical book examines and debates the challenges posed, on a local, European and global level, by the imperative to balance a fiscal need for smaller public expenditure with a social need for strong governance and protection of the most vulnerable in UK society. Leading academics in the field of local governance contribute to a diverse set of analyses on the impact of the financial crisis.

VB02-261	Systems Thinking and E-Participation: ICT in the Governance of Society.
	Cordoba-Pachon, Jose R./ 9781605668604/ Price:US$ 180.00

	The development of information-based societies worldwide is now impacting public organizations and their delivery of services to citizens. Systems Thinking and E-Participation: ICT in the Governance of Society provides a systemic-based inquiry platform to explore boundaries, limits, and advantages of information and communication technology use in the public decision making processes. With theoretical and practical contributions, this publication examines the impact of governmental technologies useful to those involved with politics, sociology, and information systems.

VB02-260	Social and Organizational Developments through Emerging E-Government Applications: New Principles and Concepts.
	Weerakkody, Vishanth/ 9781605669182/ Price:US$ 180.00

	Government and industry e-commerce agendas have become more closely linked in recent times and more people are now less tolerant of poor, impersonal service in the public sector as they become aware of the power of the web and experience good service in the private sector. With the advancement of Information and Communication Technologies, e-government has emerged as an effective means of delivering government services to citizens. It is in every government𠏋 interest to make their public services more efficient and available in order to gain citizens?trust, which has often eluded many governments and political leaders in modern society. Social and Organizational Developments through Emerging E-Government Applications: New Principles and Concepts discusses the evolution of e-government, focusing on the exploration of technical complexities and current studies of transformation government to develop effective means of delivering government to citizens. This reference publication will be valuable to those interested in the study and development of e-government in the local, national, and worldly context.

VB02-244	Handbook of Research on E-Government Readiness for Information and Service Exchange: Utilizing Progressive Information Communication Technologies.
	Rahman, Hakikur/ 9781605666716/ Price:US$ 295.00

	Rapid advancements in technology have enabled the use of information and communication technologies to exchange and disseminate data and services with citizens, businesses, civil society, and other arms of government. The Handbook of Research on E-Government Readiness for Information and Service Exchange: Utilizing Progressive Information Communication Technologies formulates leading ICT strategies and critical comprehensive research for the development of efficient and effective e-government systems. This innovative collection provides cutting-edge knowledge to researchers and academicians with in-depth analysis of diversified approaches and patterns.

VB02-242	Handbook of Research on ICT-Enabled Transformational Government: A Global Perspective.
	Weerakkody, Vishanth/ 9781605663906/ Price:US$ 265.00

	E-government has evolved from basic information provisioning to more integrated service offerings enabling citizen-centric services. The Handbook of Research on ICT-Enabled Transformational Government: A Global Perspective provides comprehensive coverage and definitions of the most important issues, concepts, trends, and technologies within transformation stage e-government (t-government) implementation. A significant reference source within the technological and governmental fields, this Handbook of Research offers theoretical and empirical studies that communicate new insights into t-government for both researchers and practitioners interested in the subject.

VB02-241	E-Government Development and Diffusion: Inhibitors and Facilitators of Digital Democracy.
	Sahu, Ganesh P./ 9781605667133/ Price:US$ 195.00

	E-government has become a global phenomenon through its use of Internet technologies as a platform for exchanging information, providing services, and transacting with citizens, businesses, and other arms of government. E-Government Development and Diffusion: Inhibitors and Facilitators of Digital Democracy provides a comprehensive, integrative, and global assessment of the e-government evolution in terms of real-life success and failure cases. Containing research from leading international experts, this Premier Reference Source presents concepts from contemporary and diverse perspectives within the field.

VB02-240	Integrating E-Business Models for Government Solutions: Citizen-Centric Service Oriented Methodologies and Processes.
	Chhabra, Susheel/ 9781605662404/ Price:US$ 195.00

	The expectations of citizens in delivery of services by government institutions have increased over the last decade. Although, governments all over the world are involved in transforming methodologies and processes to satisfy their stakeholders, still there are problems which are causing distress and waste of valuable resources. Integrating E-Business Models for Government Solutions: Citizen-Centric Service Oriented Methodologies and Processes provides a unique collection of essential tools and alternative e-business strategies that can be incorporated into e-government solutions. The goal is to help in evolving effective methodologies and processes and consequently provide cost effective and citizen-centric services. Useful to scholars, researchers, and academic institutions, this book will enable readers to examine current issues and promote research initiatives to improve service delivery in e-government.

VB02-233	Electronic Constitution: Social, Cultural, and Political Implications.
	Amoretti, Francesco/ 9781605662541/ Price:US$ 195.00

	Creative advancements in the field of information technology are rapidly transforming and reinventing former governmental practices, opening the door to new possibilities in areas such as digital citizenship and e-politics. Electronic Constitution: Social, Cultural, and Political Implicationsprovides analysis of the relationship between digital information technologies and politics, relating these issues to the historical system transformation. Addressing researchers, scholars, and students of advanced courses in political disciplines, this book highlights technological innovation as a strategy of reorganization in political-institutional systems.

VB02-232	Handbook of Research on Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and Implementation: Comparative Studies, 2-Vols/set.
	Reddick, Christopher G./ 9781605662824/ Price:US$ 495.00

	There is a growing body of research on e-government because of its potential to transform organizational governance. Most of e-government research has examined the adoption of e-government at the local level with respect to the stages of adoption, but fewer studies have examined its impact on public sector organizations. The Handbook of Research on Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and Implementation: Comparative Studies provides examinations of the adoption and impact of e-government in countries throughout the world at the local level by leading scholars and practitioners in the field. Through descriptions of successful cases and challenges, this important academic research collection provides an indispensable resource necessary to audiences such as academicians, researchers, and students.

SB06-436	Making Public Enterprises Work: From Despair to Promise: A Turn Around Account.
	Muhairwe, William T./ 9781843393245/ Price:GBP 69.00



SB06-383	Building Safer Communities, Risk Governance, Spatial Planning and Responses to Natural Hazards.
	Paleo, Urbano F./ 9781607500469/ Price:EUR 135.00



SB06-383	The Waseda University E-Government Rankings.
	Obi, T./ 9781607500292/ Price:EUR 80.00

	In this fifth edition of the Ranking, the existing benchmarking indicators were reviewed and improved. These include: network preparedness, required interface-functioning applications, management optimization, National Portal, CIOs in government and e-Government promotion with 28 specific indicators. This research analyzes the development of websites and ICT at governmental level, as well as the relationship between government and stakeholders.

SB06-381	Rich Democracies, Poor People: How Politics Explain Poverty.
	Brady, David/ 9780195385878/ Price:US$ 125.00



SB06-379	The Formula for Economic Growth on Main Street America.
	Gordon, Gerald L./ 9781420093896/ Price:GBP 62.99



SB06-379	Changing Local Governance, Changing Citizens.
	Durose, Catherine/ 9781847422170/ Price:GBP 31.99

	The relationship between citizens and local decision makers is a long standing policy pre-occupation and has often been the subject of debate by politicians across parties. Recent governments have sought to empower, activate and give responsibility to some citizens, while other groups have been abandoned or ignored. Drawing on extensive up-to-date empirical work by leading researchers in the field, "Changing local governance, changing citizens" aims to explain what debates about local governance mean for local people. Questions addressed include: what new demands are being made on citizens and why? Which citizens are affected and how have they responded? What difference do changing forms of local governance make to people's lives? The book explores governance and citizenship in relation to multiculturalism, economic migration, community cohesion, housing markets, neighbourhoods, faith organisations, behaviour change and e-democracy in order to establish a differentiated, contemporary view of the ways that citizens are constituted at the local level today. "Changing local governance, changing citizens" provides a pertinent and robustly empirical contribution to current debates amongst policy makers, academics, practitioners and local communities about how to respond to this changing policy framework. It will be of interest to post-graduate students and academic researchers in politics, public and social policy, sociology, local government and urban studies, as well as policy makers and practitioners.

SB06-377	Subversive Citizens: Power, Agency and Resistance in Public Services.
	Barnes, Marian/ 9781847422071/ Price:GBP 31.99

	Many of the recent reforms in public services in the UK have been driven by the image of the 'responsible citizen' - the service user who does not only have rights to receive services but also has responsibilities for the delivery of policy outcomes. In this way, citizens' everyday conduct is shaped by governmental action, yet there is much evidence that both front-line staff in public services and the people who use them can sometimes act in ways that modify, disrupt or negate intended policy outcomes. "Subversive citizens" presents a highly original examination of how official policy objectives can be 'subverted' through the actions of staff and users. It discusses the role of public policy in the creation of 'good citizenship', such as making appropriate choices about what to eat and how much to save, to being an active participant in the local community. It also examines how the roles of service delivery staff have changed substantially, and how theories of 'power' and 'agency' are useful in analysing the engagement between public policies (and those employed to deliver them) and the citizens at whom they are targeted.The idea of subversive citizenship is explored through theoretical and empirical analyses by a range of prominent social researchers and will be of interest to students of social policy, sociology, criminology, politics and related disciplines, as well as policy makers involved in public services.

SB06-377	Subversive Citizens: Power, Agency and Resistance in Public Services.
	Barnes, Marian/ 9781847422088/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Many of the recent reforms in public services in the UK have been driven by the image of the 'responsible citizen' - the service user who does not only have rights to receive services but also has responsibilities for the delivery of policy outcomes. In this way, citizens' everyday conduct is shaped by governmental action, yet there is much evidence that both front-line staff in public services and the people who use them can sometimes act in ways that modify, disrupt or negate intended policy outcomes. "Subversive citizens" presents a highly original examination of how official policy objectives can be 'subverted' through the actions of staff and users. It discusses the role of public policy in the creation of 'good citizenship', such as making appropriate choices about what to eat and how much to save, to being an active participant in the local community. It also examines how the roles of service delivery staff have changed substantially, and how theories of 'power' and 'agency' are useful in analysing the engagement between public policies (and those employed to deliver them) and the citizens at whom they are targeted.The idea of subversive citizenship is explored through theoretical and empirical analyses by a range of prominent social researchers and will be of interest to students of social policy, sociology, criminology, politics and related disciplines, as well as policy makers involved in public services.

SB06-376	Global e-Governance: Advancing e-Governance Through Innovation and Leadership.
	Tubtimhin, Jirapon/ 9781607500254/ Price:EUR 95.00

	Governments are being transformed at every level due to advances in technology and innovative programs that open vast opportunities for delivery of public services, interact with citizens and business, and promote democracy. It is essential that those responsible for operating these services are well trained to provide the leadership needed for successful application of e-Services. This is the second volume in the Global e-Governance Series and focuses on Advancing e-Governance Through Innovation and Leadership by presenting original articles by international experts, National Case Studies and CIO Training Course materials. This book will serve as a research tool for those examining current economic developments, such as the financial crisis and how the consequences may impact the advancement of e-Government programs, including requirements for professional staff and experts to operate e-Services. Several chapters also address issues involved in promoting “Green ICT.” A number of potential benefits have been examined by several international organizations and national governments which could become a significant component. Consequently there are several practical dimensions to Advancing e-Government Through Innovation and Leadership.

SB06-374	ICTs, Citizens and Governance: After the Hype!
	Meijer, Albert/ 9781586039738/ Price:EUR 115.00



SB06-374	Winning the Needed Change: Saving our Planet Earth - A Global Public Service.
	Pagaza, Ignacio P./ 9781586039585/ Price:EUR 72.00



SB06-373	The Consumer in Public Services: Choice, Values and Difference.
	Simmons, Richard/ 9781847421814/ Price:GBP 79.99

	The consumer in public services critiques established assumptions surrounding citizenship and consumption. Drawing on empirical research, it challenges existing stereotypes about the 'consumer as chooser' and shows how we must develop a more sophisticated understanding of consumers, examining their place and role as users of public services.

SB06-373	The Consumer in Public Services: Choice, Values and Difference.
	Simmons, Richard/ 9781847421807/ Price:GBP 29.99

	The consumer in public services critiques established assumptions surrounding citizenship and consumption. Drawing on empirical research, it challenges existing stereotypes about the 'consumer as chooser' and shows how we must develop a more sophisticated understanding of consumers, examining their place and role as users of public services.

SB06-371	Faith in the Public Realm: Controversies, Policies and Practices.
	Dinham, Adam/ 9781847420305/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Faith in the public realm takes an explicitly multi-faith perspective, exploring the controversies, policies and practices of 'public faith'. It questions perceptions of a fixed divide between religious and secular participants in public life and challenges prevailing concepts of a monolithic 'neutral' public realm.

SB06-371	Faith in the Public Realm: Controversies, Policies and Practices.
	Dinham, Adam/ 9781847420299/ Price:GBP 29.99

	Faith in the public realm takes an explicitly multi-faith perspective, exploring the controversies, policies and practices of 'public faith'. It questions perceptions of a fixed divide between religious and secular participants in public life and challenges prevailing concepts of a monolithic 'neutral' public realm.

SB06-370	Devolution and Social Citizenship in the UK.
	Greer, Scott L./ 9781847420350/ Price:GBP 29.99

	This timely book explores how changing territorial politics are impacting on social citizenship rights across the UK. The contributors contend that whilst territorial politics have always been major influences in the meaning and scope of social citizenship rights, devolved politics are now increasingly producing different social citizenship rights in different parts of the UK. And they are doing it in ways that few scholars or policymakers expect or can trace. Drawing on extensive research over the last 10 years, the book brings together leading scholars of devolution and citizenship to chart the connection between the politics of devolution and the meaning of social citizenship in the UK. The first part of the book connects the large, and largely distinct, literatures on citizenship, devolution, and the welfare state. The empirical second part identifies the different issues that will shape the future territorial politics of citizenship in the UK: intergovernmental relations and finance; policy divergence; bureaucratic politics; public opinion; and the European Union. It will be welcomed by academics and students in social policy, public policy, citizenship studies, politics and political science.

VB02-230	Social and Political Implications of Data Mining: Knowledge Management in E-Government.
	Rahman, Hakikur/ 9781605662305/ Price:US$ 195.00

	In recent years, data mining has become a powerful tool in assisting society with its various layers and individual elements useful in obtaining intelligent information for making knowledgeable decisions. In the realm of knowledge discovery, data mining is becoming one of the most popular topics in information technology. Social and Political Implications of Data Mining: Knowledge Management in E-Government focuses on the data mining and knowledge management implications that lie within online government. This significant reference book contains cases on improvement of governance system, enhancement of security techniques, upgrade of social service sectors, and foremost empowerment of citizens and societies – a valuable added asset to academicians, researchers, and practitioners.

VB02-178-6	Transport.
	Hanson, Susan/ 9780754627036/ Price:GBP 260.00

	Mobility, accessibility, networks, and interactions across space are at the heart of how spaces and places are brought into being and continue to change. In a series of articles that chart the development of thinking about space, place, and transport, this book highlights the role that a geographic perspective has played in transport studies, raises questions about transport policy, and points to additional questions worthy of research. The volume is divided into four parts covering fundamental concepts, individual behaviour in urban spatial context, inter-regional transport and policy issues.

SB06-377	E-Government Research: Policy and Manageme.
	Norris, Donald/ 9781599049137/ Price:US$ 99.95



SB06-365	Traffic Jam: Ten Years of 'Sustainable' Transport in the UK.
	Docherty, Iain/ 9781847420732/ Price:GBP 79.99

	The book reviews the links between the idea of sustainability and transport policy, and provides an up-to-the-minute analysis of the political realities surrounding the delivery of a sustainable transport agenda in the UK. It picks up on the principal components of A New Deal for Transport and evaluates to what extent these have, or haven't, been delivered in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The contributors analyse why delivering sustainable transport policies seems to present particular difficulties to ministers across the UK, and considers the UK's experience in an international perspective. The book draws lessons from the last 10 years in order to better inform future policy development. Traffic Jam is an indispensable analysis of the difficulties involved in turning policy ideals into practical reality, and as such will be of interest to scholars, students, planners, policy analysts and policy makers.

SB06-365	Traffic Jam: Ten Years of 'Sustainable' Transport in the UK.
	Docherty, Iain/ 9781847420725/ Price:GBP 29.99

	The book reviews the links between the idea of sustainability and transport policy, and provides an up-to-the-minute analysis of the political realities surrounding the delivery of a sustainable transport agenda in the UK. It picks up on the principal components of A New Deal for Transport and evaluates to what extent these have, or haven't, been delivered in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The contributors analyse why delivering sustainable transport policies seems to present particular difficulties to ministers across the UK, and considers the UK's experience in an international perspective. The book draws lessons from the last 10 years in order to better inform future policy development. Traffic Jam is an indispensable analysis of the difficulties involved in turning policy ideals into practical reality, and as such will be of interest to scholars, students, planners, policy analysts and policy makers.

SB06-360	Understanding Inequality, Poverty and Wealth: Policies and Prospects.
	Ridge, Tess/ 9781861349149/ Price:GBP 24.99

	At a time when the divide between the wealthy and the disadvantaged is widening, this major new textbook provides students with a critical understanding of poverty and social exclusion in relation to wealth, rather than as separate from it. Raising fundamental questions about the organisation of society, social structures and relationships and social justice, the book is split into four main sections exploring key concepts and issues; 'people and place' (poverty and wealth across different groups and situations); the role of the state; and prospects for the future. Features: · the only textbook to focus on the links between wealth and poverty · an edited collection of chapters specially written by a distinguished panel of contributors including Pete Alcock, Daniel Dorling, Mary Shaw, Gill Scott and Jay Ginn. · designed with the needs of students in mind and includes useful chapter summaries, illustrative boxes and diagrams, and pointers to relevant websites and other sources of further information. It will be an essential textbook for level 1/2 undergraduate students studying social policy either as a main subject or as part of their course. It would be a core text for level 3/4 specialist modules in this field. Understanding welfare: Social issues, policy and practice series Series Editor: Saul Becker, University of Nottingham. This bestselling series presents topical and innovative approaches to understanding social issues, policies and welfare delivery from leading experts. Accessible and student friendly, each includes chapter-specific summaries, questions for discussion, illustrative boxes and diagrams to help understanding and full bibliographies. Each book is Social Policy Subject Benchmark compliant, and with an attractive series design this collection builds into a library of essential reading for students. For other titles in this series, please follow the series link from the main catalogue page.

SB06-359	National Approaches to the Governance of Historical Heritage Over Time: A Comparative Report.
	Fisch, Stefan/ 9781586038533/ Price:EUR 80.00

	The five elements - governmental authorities, public discourse, corporate and market interests, citizens’ associations and international agencies – may help in figuring out the complex and challenging purpose of the research work presented in this volume which is nothing less than the history of the governance of cultural and natural heritage in eleven countries, from its outset to the present. Speaking about governance is challenging. The term has been vastly used and misused. But today, when the feverish popularity of the concept is probably in decline, we rest with one solid conviction at least: that social, economic, cultural and institutional processes are governed not only through government (be it national or local) with its legislative, administrative and jurisdictional mechanisms, but through a larger array of different actors and factors. These include schools and universities, citizens’ associations, public opinion, economic corporations, non-governmental organizations, learned societies, unions, media, international agencies, clubs, consultants etc. In fact, the reader is going to meet quite a few of these actors in this publication; they are the unavoidable characters involved in the story the authors have set out to tell.

SB06-354	Partnerships: Machines of Possibility.
	Andersen, Niels A./ 9781847420268/ Price:GBP 79.99

	How did partnerships come to emerge almost everywhere and at almost the same time? What is the inner logic of partnerships? And at what point does that logic begin to break down? This book improves our understanding of the shifting ground on which partnerships and agreements must be reached in today's hyper-complex society.

	Computer Security, Privacy and Politics: Current Issues, Challenges and Solutions.
	Subramanian, Ramesh/ 9781599048048/ Price:US$ 99.95



	Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada: Current Trends and Issues, 3rd Edition.
	Belanger, Yale D./ 9781895830323/ Price:US$ 45.00



SB06-404	Using Evidence: How Research Can Inform Public Services.
	Nutley, Sandra M./ 9781861346643/ Price:GBP 23.99



SB06-358	The Impact of Enforcement on Street Users in England.
	Johnsen, Sarah/ 9781847420015/ Price:GBP 15.99

	Concerns have mounted in recent years about the 'problematic street culture' sometimes associated with rough sleeping, especially begging and street drinking. There has been a significant shift towards enforcement interventions aimed at the 'street users' involved in these activities. This report evaluates the impact of these enforcement interventions on the welfare of street users in England.

SB06-352	Gender and the Politics of Time: Feminist Theory and Contemporary Debates.
	Bryson, Valerie/ 9781861347497/ Price:GBP 25.99

	Women's increased role in the labour market has combined with concerns about the damaging effects of long working hours to push time-related issues up the policy agenda in many Western nations. This wide-ranging and accessible book assesses policy alternatives in the light of feminist theory and factual evidence.

SB06-351	Making Policy in Theory and Practice.
	Bochel, Hugh/ 9781861349040/ Price:GBP 79.99

	Set in the context of New Labour's emphasis on 'modernisation', and reflecting the growing emphasis on policy making as a skill, this unique book combines both academic and practitioner perspectives to provide critical consideration of contemporary policy-making and highlight examples of good practice at all levels of government.

SB06-351	Making Policy in Theory and Practice.
	Bochel, Hugh/ 9781861349033/ Price:GBP 29.99

	Set in the context of New Labour's emphasis on 'modernisation', and reflecting the growing emphasis on policy making as a skill, this unique book combines both academic and practitioner perspectives to provide critical consideration of contemporary policy-making and highlight examples of good practice at all levels of government.

SB06-351	Policy Reconsidered: Meanings, Politics and Practices.
	Hodgson, Susan M./ 9781861349132/ Price:GBP 72.99

	This book identifies key topics within the policy arena and subjects them to sustained theoretical and practical appraisal. It shows the gains to be made from applying a cross-disciplinary lens to the study of 'policy', with contributors presenting critical and reflective engagements with the theory and practice of policy at all levels of political organisation and within a range of contexts.

SB06-351	Policy Reconsidered: Meanings, Politics and Practices.
	Hodgson, Susan M./ 9781861349125/ Price:GBP 26.99

	This book identifies key topics within the policy arena and subjects them to sustained theoretical and practical appraisal. It shows the gains to be made from applying a cross-disciplinary lens to the study of 'policy', with contributors presenting critical and reflective engagements with the theory and practice of policy at all levels of political organisation and within a range of contexts.

SB06-351	Gender and the Politics of Time: Feminist Theory and Contemporary Debates.
	Bryson, Valerie/ 9781861347503/ Price:GBP 65.00

	Women's increased role in the labour market has combined with concerns about the damaging effects of long working hours to push time-related issues up the policy agenda in many Western nations. This wide-ranging and accessible book assesses policy alternatives in the light of feminist theory and factual evidence.

SB06-351	The New Bureaucracy: Quality Assurance and its Critics.
	Travers, Max/ 9781861349279/ Price:GBP 28.99

	There has already been much discussion and critique of the New Public Management, and the impact of auditing and inspection on professional work in schools, hospitals, local government and the police. This study, by a qualitative sociologist, uses interpretive methods to examine this new form of regulation from the inside. Based on interviews with inspectors, quality assurance managers, and auditors, as well as with professionals struggling with red tape, it offers a critical and insightful account of organisational change. The author includes vivid accounts of how quality assurance procedures and systems work in practice, conveying a sense of what is practically involved in the work of counting, measuring and managing quality, and the everyday frustrations of professionals dealing with ever-increasing amounts of paper work and red tape. This book should be essential reading for anyone concerned about the rise of this new bureaucracy and the contemporary state of the professions. It is intended to support courses on quality assurance and the New Public Management in public administration and management. It also provides an accessible introduction for students in socio-legal studies, sociology and social policy about the effects of neo-liberalism on public sector work.

SB06-351	The New Bureaucracy: Quality Assurance and Its Critics.
	Travers, Max/ 9781861349286/ Price:GBP 72.99

	This study, by a qualitative sociologist, uses interpretive methods to examine the impact of auditing and inspection on professional work in schools, hospitals, local government and the police and provides a true sense of what is practically involved in the work of counting, measuring and managing quality.

SB06-351	The Politics of Civil Society: Neoliberalism or Social Left?
	Powell, Frederick/ 9781861347657/ Price:GBP 65.00

	The Politics of Civil Society offers a wide-ranging analysis of recent shifts in ideas and paradigms that underpin social policy and provides an understanding of the broader political implications of civil society.

SB06-344	Developments in e-Government.
	Griffin, David/ 9781586037253/ Price:EUR 110.00

	This publication sets out to provide a more critical evaluation of developments in e-government. The analytical tools, frameworks and theoretical perspectives employed by the contributors should enable students and practitioners to analyze and critique local, national and global progress in undertaking technology-enabled change in the processes of government. The scope of the book includes the area traditionally associated with e-government, i.e. service delivery by various levels of government. In addition, it examines the emerging area of e-democracy, in which technology is being utilized to provide a digital presence for the democratic processes of government. The book is a synthesis of theoretical contributions and empirical investigations. The contributors have been assembled from across the European Union and beyond to present empirical evidence from studies undertaken in a number of different countries. The knowledge gained from the implementation of e-government on an international scale, at the national and local level, should provide a useful reference point for policy makers and academics that are steering and evaluating future developments in e-government.

SB06-339	Power, Participation and Political Renewal: Case Studies in Public Participation.
	Barnes, Marian/ 9781861346674/ Price:GBP 26.99



SB06-339	Public Policy Analysis.
	Knoepfel, Peter/ 9781861349071/ Price:GBP 77.99

	This book is an English version of a successful textbook on public policy analysis originally written for policy practitioners in Switzerland and France. It presents a model for the analysis of public policy and includes examples of its application in everyday political-administrative situations. This English version introduces supplementary illustrations and examples from the United Kingdom.

SB06-338	Power, Participation and Political Renewal: Case Studies in Public Participation.
	Barnes, Marian/ 9781861346681/ Price:GBP 72.99

	This book offers a critical examination of both the discourse and practice of participation in order to understand the significance of this explosion in participatory forums, and the extent to which such practices represent a fundamental change in governance.

	Global E-Government: Theory, Applications and Benchmarking.
	Al-Hakim, Latif/ 9781599040271/ Price:US$ 94.95



	Information Technology and Social Justice.
	Rooksby, Emma/ 9781591409687/ Price:US$ 89.95



	Mobile Government: An Emerging Direction in e-Government.
	Kushchu, Ibrahim/ 9781591408840/ Price:US$ 99.95



	Secure E-Government Web Services.
	Mitrakas, Andreas/ 9781599041384/ Price:US$ 99.95



	Case Studies on Digital Government.
	Rocheleau, Bruce/ 9781599041773/ Price:US$ 99.95



	Current Issues and Trends in E-Government Research.
	Norris, Donald/ 9781599042831/ Price:US$ 94.95



	London Voices, London Lives: Tales from a Working Capital.
	Hall, Peter/ 9781861349842/ Price:GBP 72.99

	London Voices, London Lives addresses a question of great current importance for urban policy: what kind of a place is London in the early 21st century, and how does it differ significantly - economically, socially, culturally, in quality of life - from other parts of urban Britain? It addresses these questions in a unique way: over one hundred ordinary Londoners, interviewed in their homes in eight areas across London and the surrounding region, provide their own answers in their own voices.

SB06-442	Regulating Infrastructure: Monopoly, Contracts and Discretion.
	Gomes-Ibanez, Jose A./ 9780674022386/ Price:US$ 41.00



SB06-379	Citizens at the Centre: Deliberative Participation in Healthcare Decisions.
	Barnett, Elizabeth/ 9781861348029/ Price:GBP 28.99

	Involving citizens in policy decision-making processes - deliberative democracy - has been a central goal of the Labour government since it came to power in 1997. But what happens when members of the public are drawn into unfamiliar debate, with unfamiliar others, in the unfamiliar world of policy making at national level? This book sets out to understand the contribution that citizens can realistically be expected to make.

SB06-334	Building on the Past: Visions of Housing Futures.
	Malpass, Peter/ 9781861347510/ Price:GBP 29.99



SB06-334	The Citizen's Stake: Exploring the Future of Universal Asset Policies.
	Paxton, Will/ 9781861346995/ Price:GBP 23.99

	Can and should asset-based policies such as universal capital grants become a new pillar of the welfare state? Can they form the basis for a more egalitarian form of market economy? The citizen's stake throws open the debate by bringing together the ideas of leading thinkers in academia and policy to explore the future scope of asset-based policies in Britain.

SB06-334	The Citizen's Stake: Exploring the Future of Universal Asset Policies.
	Paxton, Will/ 9781861347008/ Price:GBP 67.99

	Can and should asset-based policies such as universal capital grants become a new pillar of the welfare state? Can they form the basis for a more egalitarian form of market economy? The citizen's stake throws open the debate by bringing together the ideas of leading thinkers in academia and policy to explore the future scope of asset-based policies in Britain.

SB06-333	Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
	Spicker, Paul/ 9781861348418/ Price:GBP 70.00

	Paul Spicker's new book takes the three founding principles of the French Revolution - Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - and examines how they relate to social policy today. The book considers the political and moral dimensions of a wide range of social policies, and offers a different way of thinking about each subject from the way it is usually analysed.

SB06-332	Information and Communication Technology and Public Innovation: Assessing the ICT-Driven Modernization of Public Administration.
	Bekkers, Victor/ 9781586036263/ Price:EUR 126.00

	The modernization of public administration is a recurring theme on the political and public agenda in many countries. Modernization presupposes innovation. However, is an innovative public administration a contradiction in terminis? If we look at the practice of public administration, and evaluate -from an evolutionary perspective – how public administration has transformed itself during the last 40 years, we actually see a variety of radical and incremental changes. Hence, innovation does take place. This book clearly demonstrates how public administration organizations try to adapt to changing circumstances in their environment in order to secure their legitimacy. At the same time we see that public administration tries to respond and anticipate to new technological developments as well as to make use of them. In many countries e-government has become the symbol of the way in which ICT has penetrated in the nerves of ministries, local and regional government and all kinds of agencies. In this publication, a number of case studies have been presented in which different kind of ICT-driven innovations have been described and analyzed.

SB06-332	Home Ownership, Part II: Getting in, Getting from, Getting out.
	Doling, John/ 9781586036348/ Price:EUR 44.00

	Home ownership sectors in most European countries have grown in size. Whatever assets European households have acquired in recent decades, real estate appears to form a significant element in wealth portfolios. Frequently, national governments have been active in promoting the shift in tenure balance. The general question pursued in this book is about the gains and losses accruing to individual households by virtue of their position as home owners. The focus, here, is on financial gains and losses. It also concerns the losses, in the form of repayment risk, related to difficulties that some households may experience in meeting housing loan repayment schedules. The immediate background to this volume is the Conference Housing in Europe: New Challenges and Innovations in Tomorrow's Cities, held in Reykjavik, Iceland. Hosted by the Urban Studies Institute of the University of Iceland and Centre for Housing and Property Research, Bifrost School of Business, it was held under the auspices of the European Network of Housing Researchers.

SB06-331	The Changing Role of Local Politics in Britain.
	Leach, Steve/ 9781861346070/ Price:GBP 72.99

	The Local Government Act 2000 has transformed the way in which local politics operates within local authorities. Local councillors have had to adjust to the introduction of elected mayors, cabinet government and scrutiny committees, and cope with a range of other new initiatives. This book is a unique attempt to provide a coherent analysis of the impact of these changes on the world of local politics.

SB06-330	Organizing Innovation: New Approaches to Cultural Change and Intervention in Public Sector Organizations.
	Veenswijk, Marcel/ 9781586035785/ Price:EUR 121.00

	New Public Management as an administrative reform ideology as well as conceptual innovation has changed the outlook of public administration during the last ten years. Public administration and public administration reform should not only be concerned with the improvement of the efficiency and coherence, which play an important role in public administration, but also with political values like liberty, equity and security as well as legal values like the rule of the law. The modernization agenda of public administration has a rather internal focus, while the ultimate test for the modernization of public administration is the way in which governments are able to respond to changing social, cultural and economic conditions and the ‘wicked’ policy problems which result from them. This publication contains interesting contributions to the science and practice of public administration.

SB06-330	Public Administration in the Information Society: Essays on Risk and Trust.
	Lips, Miriam/ 9781586035976/ Price:EUR 104.00

	Risk and trust are interlocking issues, thrown into the social, political and managerial foreground as governments pursue their responses to the development of the information society. Transformations in the ways in which information is gathered, stored, transmitted and shared throughout government and the wider polity, raise a variety of concerns across the spectrum of scholarship and public commentary. As the use of ICT becomes virtually ubiquitous, debates about risk and trust have taken on deeper and broader dimensions, in part reflected in the growing interest in risk management, and more recently in trust management, in public administration. Risk and trust must be acknowledged as central concepts in governments’ ambitions to address the information society, therefore. As our societies, polities and economies become increasingly ‘wired’ and information intensive, the collection, management and development of information resources come more and more to the centre of attempts to control and regulate for risk and trust in and by public administrations. Flows of information deriving from new ICT applications pervade public administration and the wider polity, as the chapters in this book show.

SB06-330	Policy Analysis for Practice: Applying Social Policy.
	Spicker, Paul/ 9781861348265/ Price:GBP 65.00

	Policy analysis for practice introduces students and practitioners to the concepts, methods and techniques required to undertake the analysis and review of policy and its implementation. Focusing on developing understanding and skills for a growing area of practice, it combines material from public and social administration with examples and application to social policy and the social services.

SB06-329	Landscapes of Voluntarism: New Spaces of Health, Welfare and Governance.
	Milligan, Christine/ 9781861346322/ Price:GBP 62.99

	The appeal of voluntary action as a solution to growing welfare needs in advanced capitalist countries raises important questions about the social impacts and spatial equity of such provision. For the first time, these issues are addressed within a single book. Landscapes of Voluntarism explores the complex relationship between voluntary action, society and space.

	Faith As Social Capital: Connecting or Dividing?
	Furbey, Robert/ 9781861348371/ Price:GBP 16.99

	The UK government has identified Faith communities as important sources of 'social capital' in community development and regeneration. But religion is also associated with conflict and division. How far is this faith in 'Faith' justified? And how far should Faith communities comply? This report assesses the debate and the evidence.

	Getting Out And Staying Out: Results of the Prisoner Resettlement Pathfinders.
	Maguire, Mike/ 9781861348173/ Price:GBP 16.99

	Short-term prisoners have exceptionally high reconviction rates, fuelled by major social problems. Growing recognition of this, and of deficiencies in prison-probation coordination, has accelerated 'resettlement' of ex-prisoners up the penal agenda. This report looks at the effectiveness of resettlement strategies in detail through three case studies of 'Resettlement Pathfinders' projects.

	Health Inequalities And Welfare Resources.
	Fritzell, Johan/ 9781861347589/ Price:GBP 70.00

	How welfare states influence population health and health inequalities has long been debated but less well tested by empirical research. This book presents new empirical evidence of the effects of Swedish welfare state structures and policies on the lives of Swedish citizens. However, the discussion, analysis and innovative theoretical approaches developed in the book have wide implications for health research and policy beyond Scandinavian borders.

	Building on the past: Visions of housing futures.
	Malpass, Peter/ 9781861347527/ Price:GBP 70.00

	This book looks at the big questions affecting the future of housing as a key indicator of social and economic wellbeing in the 21st century. It brings together specially commissioned contributions by leading housing specialists who explore a wide range of themes and issues affecting the prospects for the coming twenty years or more.

	The Poverty trade-off: Work incentives and income redistribution in Britain.
	Adam, Stuart/ 9781861348630/ Price:GBP 15.99

	Two strategies that governments have to help people on low incomes - providing them with financial support directly, and encouraging them to earn more - generally conflict. This report provides new evidence on the trade-off between redistributing income and improving work incentives.

	Migration And Social Mobility: The Life Chances of Britain's Minority Ethnic Communities.
	Platt, Lucinda/ 9781861348005/ Price:GBP 14.99



	Markets As Sites for Social Interaction: Spaces of Diversity.
	Studdert, David/ 9781861349255/ Price:GBP 15.99

	This survey is the first comprehensive account of English markets as a social space. It investigates markets throughout the country and comes to some surprising conclusions about the role they play in the world of modern Britain.

SB06-367	Contracts, Performance Measurement and Accountability in the Public Sector.
	Drewry, Gavin/ 9781586034962/ Price:EUR 82.00



SB06-323	The European challenge: Innovation, Policy Learning and Social Cohesion in the New Knowledge Economy.
	Room, Graham/ 9781861347398/ Price:GBP 25.99



SB06-323	The European Challenge: Innovation, Policy Learning and Social Cohesion in the New Knowledge Economy.
	Room, Graham/ 9781861347404/ Price:GBP 60.00

	Economic and social change is accelerating under the twin impact of globalisation and the new information technologies. But how are these processes interrelated? Are they impelling us towards a common socio-economic future? What can governments do if they want to manage and steer the direction of development? This book addresses these questions with particular reference to the European Union, which has made the development of a socially cohesive, knowledge-based economy its central task for the present decade.

SB06-321	Remaking Governance: Peoples, Politics and the Public Sphere.
	Newman, Janet/ 9781861346391/ Price:GBP 25.99



SB06-321	Remaking Governance: Peoples, Politics and the Public Sphere.
	Newman, Janet/ 9781861346407/ Price:GBP 67.99

	There has been an explosion of new forms of governance as societies adapt to economic, social and political change. This book highlights the dynamics of the social, cultural and institutional practices involved in 'remaking' governance. It is structured around three key themes: the remaking of peoples, publics and politics.

SB06-316	Discovering Child Poverty: The Creation of a Policy Agenda from 1800 to the Present.
	Dorling, Daniel/ 9781861345837/ Price:GBP 20.99

	This authoritative atlas is essential reading for those interested in the current social geography of the UK, how it has changed and how it appears to be changing, including for planners in local authorities, health authorities and a wide range of statutory and voluntary organisations. It is also an invaluable resource for policy makers, journalists, politicians, students and academics interested in human geography and social change.

	Cleaning up neighbourhoods: Environmental problems and service provision in deprived areas.
	Hastings, Annette/ 9781861348067/ Price:GBP 14.95

	There is growing concern that poor neighbourhoods have poor or inadequate public services. This report explores the challenges of delivering the Government's liveability agenda in deprived and less deprived residential areas. It is one of the few reports to examine the interplay between public service provision and neighbourhood decline.

	Neighbourhoods on the net: The nature and impact of internet-based neighbourhood information systems.
	Burrows, Roger/ 9781861347718/ Price:GBP 14.99

	How a neighbourhood is viewed can affect the lives of those who live there and the attitudes and behaviour of others towards them. This report examines the increasing use and sophistication of Internet-Based Neighbourhood Information Systems (IBNIS), such as www.upmystreet.co.uk, and considers their potential impact on how neighbourhoods are viewed.

	Economic segregation in England: Causes, consequences and policy.
	Meen, Geoffrey/ 9781861348135/ Price:GBP 14.99

	One of the key objectives of government neighbourhood policy is to encourage a sustainable mix of tenures and incomes. This report addresses questions of why integration has been so difficult to achieve in practice and draws conclusions for future policy.

	Restructuring large housing estates in Europe.
	van Kempen, Ronald/ 9781861347756/ Price:GBP 28.99



SB06-325	Schools and Area Regeneration.
	Crowther, Deanne/ 9781861345172/ Price:GBP 15.99

	The report has important messages for all professionals, community leaders and politicians serving disadvantaged areas. It will be of particular interest to headteachers, school governors, LEA officers, local authority regeneration officers and others who wish to explore the educational contribution to the neighbourhood renewal agenda.

SB06-325	Urban Transformation and Urban Governance: Shaping the Competitive City of the Future.
	Boddy, Martin/ 9781861345295/ Price:GBP 25.99

	This topical report addresses a range of key themes relevant to the government's transforming cities agenda, including: the dynamics of employment and population change, long-term decentralisation and deurbanisation; the challenge posed by household growth and resulting development pressures; social exclusion, social cohesion and social polarisation; the role of knowledge-based new economy sectors; and new urban forums.

SB06-316	Social Policy Review 16.
	Ellison, Nick/ 9781861345813/ Price:GBP 24.99

	Social Policy Review 16 has been given a new editorial lease of life and has been re-organised to reflect more closely key developments in the UK and internationally.

SB06-316	Patterns of poverty across Europe.
	Berthoud, Richard/ 9781861345745/ Price:GBP 16.99

	This report provides a new international perspective to policy makers both within each country and at EU level. It offers new comparative insights to economists interested in the distribution of income, and to sociologists studying relative deprivation.

SB06-316	Corporate Power and Social policy in a Global Economy.
	Farnsworth, Kevin/ 9781861344731/ Price:GBP 25.99

	This groundbreaking book investigates and documents corporate influence on social policies at global/regional, national and local levels. It argues that we cannot understand the recent history and present direction of the welfare state unless we focus on the role that business has played in its development.

SB06-315	People and Places: A 2001 Census Atlas of the Uk.
	Dorling, Daniel/ 9781861345868/ Price:GBP 72.99

	People and places: A 2001 Census atlas of the UK provides an at?a-glance guide to social change in the UK at the start of the new millennium. It is the first comprehensive analysis of the 2001 Census and offers unique comparisons with the findings of the previous Census a decade ago.

SB06-311	The Opportunities of a lifetime: Model lifetime analysis of current British policy.
	Evans, Martin/ 9781861346513/ Price:GBP 18.99

	This report uses a revolutionary new research tool, LOIS (the Lifetime Opportunity and Incentives Simulation programme), to assess the impact of current government social policy on our lives from cradle to grave.

SB06-310	Social Policy Review 16.
	Ellison, Nick/ 9781861345820/ Price:GBP 60.00

	Social Policy Review provides students, academics and all those interested in welfare issues with detailed analyses of progress and change in areas of major interest during the past year. Social Policy Review 16 has been given a new editorial lease of life and has been re-organised to reflect more closely key developments in the UK and internationally. This 'new look' edition focuses on developments and change in core UK social policy areas. Additional chapters provide in-depth analyses of topical issues in UK and international perspective, while the new themed section examines the changes that have taken place in UK welfare since the first Thatcher government came to power 25 years ago.

SB06-310	Citizenship: Personal Lives and Social Policy.
	Lewis, Gail/ 9781861345219/ Price:GBP 23.99

	Citizenship: Personal Lives and Social Policy adds a new dimension to the citizenship literature by using citizenship as a lens through which to explore the relation between personal lives and social policy. The authors draw upon a range of theoretical perspectives, including feminist, psychoanalytic and Marxist.

SB06-310	Running on Empty: Transport, Social Exclusion and Environmental Justice.
	Lucas, Karen/ 9781861345691/ Price:GBP 28.99



SB06-310	Private complaints and public health: Richard Titmuss on the National Health Service.
	Oakley, Ann/ 9781861345608/ Price:GBP 25.99

	Richard Titmuss was one of the twentieth century's foremost social policy theorists. This accessible Reader is the first compendium of his work on public health, health promotion and health inequalities. This book is a companion volume to Welfare and wellbeing: Richard Titmuss's contribution to social policy edited by Pete Alcock, Howard Glennerster, Ann Oakley and Adrian Sinfield

SB06-310	Enduring Change: The Experience of the Community links Social Enterprise Zone: Lessons Learnt and Next Steps.
	Robinson, Davis/ 9781861343123/ Price:GBP 16.99

	The report revisits the original proposal for Social Enterprise Zones made in 1996 and reflects on how the idea has adapted to the policy environment under New Labour. It describes the setting up of a pilot Zone, started in 1999, and presents case studies of the ideas generated, how they have been tested and what their impact has been. Finally, the report explores how the project relates to wider debates about the role of communities in developing evidence-based policy and the desire to make more effective use of mainstream budgets to tackle deprivation. A new model of policy making and service delivery is proposed. Enduring change is essential reading for anyone interested in public services reform and how to achieve it, including policy makers in central and local government, managers and workers in public sector agencies, regeneration workers, community activists, academics with an interest in social policy and poverty, and politicians.

SB06-310	What works in assessing community participation?
	Burns, Danny/ 9781861346155/ Price:GBP 16.99

	The report examines whether the tools were useful, what worked most effectively and how the tools might be amalgamated on the basis of what was learned from the road testing. The practical difficulties involved in using the tools are also explored. The lessons learned have enabled the production of a new companion handbook for development and assessment, Making community participation meaningful, which combines and develops the original frameworks. This report will enable users of the handbook to understand the practical issues they will face when applying the new assessment framework. Both the report and the handbook are essential reading for community activists, public sector practitioners, regeneration managers, teachers and academics.

SB06-310	Making Community Participation Meaningful: A Handbook for Development and Assessment.
	Burns, Danny/ 9781861346148/ Price:GBP 16.99

	The handbook is a companion volume to What works in assessing community participation? (The Policy Press, 2004), which documents the results of the road testing of two earlier frameworks for assessing community participation: Active partners: Benchmarking community participation in regeneration (Yorkshire Forward, 2000) and Auditing community participation: An assessment handbook (The Policy Press, 2000). Making community participation meaningful: · outlines the key considerations necessary to ensure that community participation is effective; · provides detailed sets of questions to enable stakeholders to assess the extent to which the indicators of success are being met; · highlights a variety of resources that can be used by community groups to generate information and insight into the key issues; · offers the real prospect of a commonly accepted assessment framework which has the authority to be adopted across sectors.

SB06-310	People and places: A 2001 Census atlas of the UK.
	Dorling, Daniel/ 9781861345554/ Price:GBP 35.99



SB06-310	The Ethics of welfare: Human Rights, Dependency and Responsibility.
	Dean, Hartley/ 9781861345622/ Price:GBP 27.99



SB06-310	The Well-Connected Community: A networking Approach to Community Development.
	Gilchrist, Alison/ 9781861345271/ Price:GBP 19.99

	The needs of older women looks at the views of older women, social workers and social care staff working with elder abuse. It uses their evidence to provide good practice recommendations. The author highlights the complex and long-term needs of abused older women and the problems experienced by workers. She argues that a more positive attitude towards older people and flexible multi-agency working are essential to the provision of effective services for victims of elder abuse. The needs of older women is essential reading for anyone working with older women or abused older people in all sectors - statutory, voluntary and independent - and policy makers and researchers working in the field of elder abuse. The report includes a useful chapter on methodology, which is vital reading for anyone conducting research into elder abuse. The findings will also be of relevance to those interested in child abuse and domestic violence.

SB06-398	Discursive Analytical Strategies: Understanding Foucault, Koselleck, Laclau, Luhmann.
	Andersen, Niels A./ 9781861344397/ Price:GBP 26.99

	The creation of knowledge and discourse is integral to modern society and is no longer the preserve of scientific institutions such as universities. Political institutions are being established which have the explicit purpose of producing meaning and language, spin-doctors shape 'knowledge' to sway public opinion, while business and industry is taking on the 'management of meaning'. All influence how we understand our society and shape political agendas. More than ever, therefore, we need to be able to step back and question the production of meaning. This exciting and innovative book fills a gap in the growing area of discourse analysis within the social sciences. It provides the analytical tools with which students and their teachers can understand the complex and often conflicting discourses across a range of social science disciplines. Examining the theories of Foucault, Koselleck, Laclau and Luhmann, the book: focuses on the political and social aspects of their writing; discusses and combines their theories to suggest new analytical strategies for understanding society; combines theory with practical illustrations. A bestseller in Denmark, this English edition is vital reading for anyone with an interest in discourse analysis. It will also be invaluable to anyone looking at the analytical works of Foucault, Koselleck, Laclau and Luhmann. Students will find the clear exposition of the theories and strategies, supported by an easy-to-digest, easy-to-read layout, which includes summaries and boxed examples highlighting the relevance of analytical strategies to social and policy research.

SB06-315	Promoting Welfare?: Government Information Policy and Social Citizenship.
	Leonard, Penny M./ 9781861344878/ Price:GBP 26.99



SB06-315	Poverty Street: The dynamics of neighbourhood decline and renewal.
	Lupton, Ruth/ 9781861345356/ Price:GBP 25.99

	Poverty street addresses one of the UK's major social policy concerns: the gap between the poorest neighbourhoods and the rest of the country. It is an account of neighbourhood decline, a portrait of conditions in the most disadvantaged areas and an up-to-date analysis of the impact of the government's neighbourhood renewal policies.

SB02-303	Leading Change: A Guide to Whole Systems Working.
	Attwood, Margaret/ 9781861344496/ Price:GBP 26.99

	This book sets out to redress the balance. It argues powerfully that whole systems approaches are required to lead the changes towards the demands for new service configurations, partnership working and local and neighbourhood governance. The book outlines the theory behind whole systems development and gives good practice guidance on how to effectively develop 'systems' to improve joined-up working. Leading change: explores the 'five keys' to whole systems development - leadership, public learning, diversity, meeting differently and follow-through; sets this is in the context of five policy dilemmas and ten core values; looks towards new forms of organising - towards communities of practice and managed networks. This book should be read by both policy-makers and practitioners across the public, private, not-for-profit, voluntary and community sectors, and especially the many who are seeking a better way to manage change. It is written in the hope and anticipation of reconnecting policy and practice, and all those engaged in these vital fields.

	Spreading the 'burden'?: A review of policies to disperse asylum-seekers and refugees.
	Robinson, Vaughan/ 9781861344182/ Price:GBP 55.99

	This topical book outlines the expressed rationale for dispersal policies, reviews how such policies have been implemented in three European countries (the UK, Netherlands, Sweden), identifies good practice, and, finally, challenges the need for dispersal. Spreading the 'burden'? is: the first book-length study of dispersal policies; explicitly comparative in nature and written by three national experts; highly topical and controversial as the review of dispersal policies is under way in many countries; a valuable case study of how society deals with 'outsider' groups and space. The book is essential reading for national and local policy makers, those interested in human rights, social policy and refugee studies, as well as human geographers and sociologists.

	Developing locally: Lessons from local and regional economic development agencies in Australia, Ireland, England, Northern Ireland and the USA.
	Beer, Andrew/ 9781861344854/ Price:GBP 25.99



	Developing locally: Lessons from local and regional economic development agencies in Australia, Ireland, England, Northern Ireland and the USA.
	Beer, Andrew/ 9781861344861/ Price:GBP 60.00



	Developing coalfields communities: Breathing new life into Warsop Vale.
	Waddington, David/ 9781861345530/ Price:GBP 16.99

	Based on over 100 in-depth interviews between 1998 and 2003, the report provides a revealing insight into the often frustrating but ultimately fruitful attempts by residents and professionals to ensure government policy worked to the community's advantage. Distinctive features of the report are that it: adopts a rarely-used longitudinal approach to understanding the effects of community decline and regeneration; provides a novel and much-needed assessment of the impact of government regeneration measures at the level of community; emphasises crucial lessons for best practice regarding the development and empowerment of de-industrialised communities. Written in an authoritative but accessible style, the report will prove valuable to academics, policy makers and practitioners interested in area regeneration and/or community development and empowerment.

	Maturing assets: The evolution of stock transfer housing associations.
	Pawson, Hal/ 9781861345455/ Price:GBP 16.99

	This report presents the findings of the first in-depth research into the nature of the organisations being created through the stock transfer process, and their organisational culture, governance arrangements and staff management practices. It also investigates the role of transfer housing associations as developers and their evolving relationships with the local authorities. It asks critical questions, such as: How different are transfer housing associations from traditional housing associations? To what extent can they be considered 'a new breed of dynamic Registered Social Landlords'? How far have they inherited the values and ethos of their antecedent bodies? The report is required reading for transfer housing association senior managers and for other housing professionals with an interest in this highly topical policy area. It will also be of interest to housing policy makers, academics and students.

	Neighbourhoods that work: A study of the Bournville estate, Birmingham.
	Groves, Rick/ 9781861345387/ Price:GBP 14.95

	This study provides the results from major original research addressing issues which are central to current debates about social cohesion and neighbourhood renewal. The research focuses on Bournville - a successful, mixed tenure residential neighbourhood in Birmingham. The findings of the study contribute to current debates about social capital and policy responses designed to achieve more balanced and cohesive neighbourhoods. It challenges simplistic approaches which tend to advocate the social engineering of mixed tenure developments, changes to allocation policies or the disposal of socially rented housing into ownership as ways of achieving 'successful' neighbourhoods. This report argues that the residential dynamics of mixed tenure neighbourhoods are complex and require sustained and well-resourced interventions of various kinds to ensure the capacity of neighbourhoods to cope with and absorb change.

	Promoting financial inclusion: An assessment of initiatives using a community select committee approach.
	Collard, Sharon/ 9781861345509/ Price:GBP 14.95

	This report demonstrates how community select committees can be used to give people who are directly affected by financial exclusion the opportunity to assess the initiatives designed to meet their needs. It also provides detailed practical guidance for practitioners and researchers who may want to use this approach to consult local communities. In particular, the report: explores the needs of people who are financially excluded in relation to money management, financial information and advice, and savings and assets; examines how far current and proposed initiatives in these areas of financial services provision meet their needs; and provides detailed information about running community select committees. This report will be of interest to all those involved in promoting financial inclusion or in community consultation, including commercial and not-for-profit financial services providers, academics, and policy makers at both local and national levels.

VA05-57	Social Surveys, 4-Vols/Set.
	Vaus, David de/ 9780761973386/ Price:GBP 675.00

	Social Surveys is the methods bible for social scientists using survey methods. It provides an unparalleled guide to the state of knowledge in the field and a key asset in practical survey know-how. A key method of information gathering in the social sciences, surveys provide a structured or systematic set of data. They explore issues of motivation, belief, social, political and economic practices and habits of life. Survey research seeks to discover what causes some phenomena by looking at variation in variables across cases and identifying characteristics that are systematically linked with it. In these four volumes, the distinguished author on research methods, David De Vaus has combed through the literature to provide readers with the essential contributions in the field. The collection is divided into 11 sections, making it a comprehensive guide to all social scientists using surveys: 1 Methodological Context of Surveys 2 Ethical Context 3 Institutional Contexts 4 Research Designs 5 Collecting Survey Data 6 Sampling 7 Survey Error 8 Measurement Error 9 Coverage Error 10 Sampling Error 11 Non Response Error

SC01-204	The Private Rented Sector in a New Century: Revival of False Dawn.
	Lowe, Stuart/ 9781861343482/ Price:GBP 28.99



SC01-204	The Private Rented Sector in a New Century: Revival of False Dawn?
	Lowe, Stuart/ 9781861343499/ Price:GBP 65.00

	Against a century-long trend of decline, the private rented sector grew significantly during the 1990s. This book explores why and looks at the consequences for tenants and landlords, as well as the wider implications for housing policy.

SB11-204	Partnerships, New Labour and the Governance of Welfare.
	Glendinning, Caroline/ 9781861343390/ Price:GBP 21.99



SB11-204	Partnerships, New Labour and the Governance of Welfare.
	Glendinning, Caroline/ 9781861343406/ Price:GBP 65.00

	Current policy encourages 'partnerships' - between statutory organisations and professionals; public and private sectors; with voluntary organisations and local communities. But is this collaborative discourse really as distinctive as the Labour Government claims? How far do contemporary partnerships exemplify an approach to governing which is based on networks (as distinct from hierarchies and markets)? These claims are critically examined, using evidence from a wide range of welfare partnerships, including health and social services, regeneration, pensions and community development.

SB06-316	Achieving Community Benefits through Contracts: Law, Policy and Practice.
	MacFarlane, Richard/ 9781861344243/ Price:GBP 13.95



SB06-203	Contract or Trust?: The Role of Compacts in Local Goverance.
	Craig, Gary/ 9781861343796/ Price:GBP 15.99

	This report is a key resource for all those concerned with effective and participative local governance, including local government officers and members, managers and staff in health organisations, and voluntary and community sector workers. It provides key arguments in favour of the development of local compacts and guidance for those wishing to engage in their development.

SB06-203	World Poverty: New Policies to Defeat an Old Enemy.
	Townsend, Peter/ 9781861343956/ Price:GBP 27.99



	England: The state of the regions.
	Tomaney, John/ 9781861343758/ Price:GBP 19.99



	Home is where the start is: The housing and urban experiences of visually impaired children.
	Allen, Chris/ 9781861344564/ Price:GBP 14.95



	Approaches to community governance: Models for mixed tenure communities.
	Knox, Martin/ 9781861344618/ Price:GBP 13.95



	Best practice in regeneration: Because it works.
	Trott, Tony/ 9781861344557/ Price:GBP 16.99



	Community involvement in rural regeneration partnerships in the UK: Evidence from England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
	Osborne, Stephen P./ 9781861344953/ Price:GBP 13.95



	At what cost?: The economics of Gypsy and Traveller encampments.
	Morris, Rachel/ 9781861344236/ Price:GBP 22.99



	Social market or safety net?: Britsh social rented housing in a European context.
	Stephens, Mark/ 9781861343871/ Price:GBP 16.99



	Remote control: Housing associations and e-goverance.
	Pearl, Martyn/ 9781861343987/ Price:GBP 17.99



	Europe's new state of welfare: Unemployment, employment policies and citizenship.
	Andersen, Jorgen./ 9781861344373/ Price:GBP 26.99



	Europe's new state of welfare: Unemployment, employment policies and citizenship.
	Andersen, Jorgen G./ 9781861344380/ Price:GBP 55.00

	It is often argued that European welfare states, with regulated labour markets, relatively generous social protection and relatively high wage equality, have become counter-productive in a globalised and knowledge-intensive economy. Using in-depth, comparative and interdisciplinary analysis of employment, welfare and citizenship in a number of European countries, this book challenges this view.

	Biography and social policy in Europe: Experience of social exclusion.
	Chamberlayne, Prue/ 9781861343109/ Price:GBP 70.00

	Throughout Europe, standardised approaches to social policy and practice are being radically questioned and modified. Beginning from the narrative detail of individual lives, this book re-thinks welfare predicaments, emphasising gender, generation, ethnic and class implications of economic and social deregulation.

	England: The state of the regions.
	Tomaney, John/ 9781861343765/ Price:GBP 65.00

	This authoritative book provides the first up-to-date and comprehensive picture of the state of regionalism in England. Policy makers, practitioners, academics, students, journalists and others who need to understand and keep up to date with the development of governance of the English regions will find this book to be an indispensable resource.

SB06-310	Partnership working: Policy and practice.
	Balloch, Susan/ 9781861343475/ Price:GBP 70.00

	This stimulating book analyses experiences of partnerships in different policy fields, identifying the theoretical and practical impediments to making partnership work and critically evaluating the advantages and disadvantages for those involved. Going beyond the confines of statutory partnerships it addresses other important forms of collaboration between voluntary, private and statutory sectors and service users and community and minority groups.

	Managing public services innovation: The experience of English housing associations.
	Wal, Richard M./ 9781861342942/ Price:GBP 20.99



	Home ownership in a risk society : A social analysis of mortgage arrears and possessions.
	Ford, Janet/ 9781861342621/ Price:GBP 70.00



	Two steps forward: Housing policy into the new millennium.
	Cowan, David/ 9781861342522/ Price:GBP 70.00



	Poverty, inequality and health in Britain: 1800-2000: A reader.
	Smith, George D./ 9781861343284/ Price:GBP 72.99



	'An offer you can't refuse': Workfare in international perspective.
	Lodemel, Ivar/ 9781861341952/ Price:GBP 28.99



	Tackling financial exclusion : An area-based approach.
	Collard, Sharon/ 9781861343253/ Price:GBP 13.95



	Home Zons: A planning and design handbook.
	Biddulph, Mike/ 9781861343710/ Price:GBP 16.99



	Rural homelessness: Issues, experience and policy reponses.
	Cloke, Paul/ 9781861343468/ Price:GBP 72.99



	Welfare and well-being : Richard Titmuss' contribution to social policy.
	Alcock, Pete/ 9781861343000/ Price:GBP 55.00



	Lone mothers who become prisoners: The influence of youth transitions.
	carlisle, Jane/ 9781861343079/ Price:GBP 19.99



SB06-310	What Works?: Evidence-Based Policy and Practice in Public Services.
	Davies, Huw T./ 9781861341914/ Price:GBP 23.99

	This book provides a timely and novel contribution to the debate surrounding the role of 'evidence' in specific public policy areas. It explores the creation, dissemination and use of evidence within the areas of healthcare, education, criminal justice, social care, welfare, housing, transport and urban renewal.

	Community leadership in area regeneration.
	Hambleton, Robin/ 9781861342492/ Price:GBP 14.95



	Coalfields regeneration: Dealing with the consequences of industrial decline.
	Bennett, Katy/ 9781861342249/ Price:GBP 12.95



	Neighbourhood regeneration: Resourcing community involvement.
	Duncan, Pete/ 9781861342270/ Price:GBP 16.99



	Regional agencies and area-based regeneration.
	Robson, Brian/ 9781861342577/ Price:GBP 13.95



	Challenging images : Housing estates, stigma and regeneration.
	Dean, Jo/ 9781861342898/ Price:GBP 14.95



	Cities for the many not the few.
	Amin, Ash/ 9781861342584/ Price:GBP 6.99



	Partnership working in rural regeneration: Governance and empowerment?
	Edwards, Bill/ 9781861342744/ Price:GBP 14.95



	Reflecting realities : Participants' perspectives on integrated communities and sustainable development.
	Anastacio, Jean/ 9781861342706/ Price:GBP 16.99



	Shelter is not enough: Transforming multi-storey housing.
	Towers, Graham/ 9781861341563/ Price:GBP 25.99



	The State of UK housing: A factfile on housing conditions and housing renewal policies in the UK.
	Revell, Kerry/ 9781861342287/ Price:GBP 16.95



	A Review of single homelessness research: Research summaries.
	Klinker, Susanne/ 9781861342362/ Price:GBP 16.95



	What works?: Evidence-based policy and practice in public services.
	Davies, Huw T./ 9781861341921/ Price:GBP 65.00



	Local political leadership.
	Leach, Steve/ 9781861341549/ Price:GBP 19.99



	Public policy for the 21st century: Social and economic essays in memory of Henry Neuburger.
	Fraser, Neil/ 9781861342676/ Price:GBP 25.99



	Reviving local democracy: New Labour, new politics?
	Rao, Nirmala/ 9781861342188/ Price:GBP 23.99



	Moving pictures: Realities of voluntary action.
	Scott, Duncan/ 9781861342331/ Price:GBP 16.99



	User involvement in cancer care: Exclusion and empowerment.
	Gott, Merryn/ 9781861342102/ Price:GBP 12.99



	A Bibliography of single homelessness research.
	Klinker, Susanne/ 9781861342560/ Price:GBP 14.95



	Poverty: A study of town life - Centenary edition.
	Rowntree, B. S./ 9781861342027/ Price:GBP 23.99



	Poverty: A study of town life - Centenary edition.
	Rowntree, B. S./ 9781861343048/ Price:GBP 55.00



	Urban regeneration through partnership: A study in nine urban regions in England, Scotland and Wales.
	Carley, Michael/ 9781861342508/ Price:GBP 17.99



	Tackling inequalities: Where are we now and what can be done?
	Gordon, David/ 9781861341464/ Price:GBP 21.99



	On fairness and efficiency: The privatisation of the public income during the past millennium.
	Miller, George/ 9781861342218/ Price:GBP 25.00



	Welfare rights and responsibilities: Contesting social citizenship.
	Dwyer, Peter/ 9781861342041/ Price:GBP 21.99



	Inequalities in health: The evidence presented to the Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health, chaired by Sir Donald Acheson.
	Gordon, David/ 9781861341747/ Price:GBP 20.99



	The Widening Gap: Health Inequalities and Policy in Britain.
	Shaw, Mary/ 9781861341426/ Price:GBP 21.99



	Home Sweet Home?: The impact of poor housing on health.
	Marsh, Alex/ 9781861341761/ Price:GBP 18.99



	New Labour, new welfare state: The 'third way' in British social policy.
	Powell, Martin/ 9781861341518/ Price:GBP 21.99



	New Labour, new welfare state: The 'third way' in British social policy.
	Powell, Martin/ 9781861341686/ Price:GBP 50.00



	The Dynamics of public service contracting: The British experience.
	Choi, Young-Chool/ 9781861341402/ Price:GBP 65.00



	Managing to survive: Asylum seekers, refugees and access to social housing.
	Zetter, Roger/ 9781861341716/ Price:GBP 14.99



	Homelessness: Exploring the new terrain.
	Kennett, Tricia/ 9781861341501/ Price:GBP 25.99



	Homelessness: Exploring the new terrain.
	Kennett, Tricia/ 9781861341679/ Price:GBP 72.99



	Housing renewal in Europe.
	Andersen, Hans S./ 9781861341358/ Price:GBP 18.99



	Housing renewal in Europe.
	Andersen, Hans S./ 9781861341570/ Price:GBP 45.00



	Planning with children for better communities: The challenge to professionals.
	Freeman, Claire/ 9781861341884/ Price:GBP 19.99



	Services for homeless people: Innovation and change in the European Union.
	Edgar, Bill/ 9781861341891/ Price:GBP 17.99



	Kept out or opted out?: Understanding and combating financial exclusion.
	Kempson, Elaine/ 9781861341594/ Price:GBP 12.95



	Challenge funding, contracts and area regeneration: A decade of innovation in policy management and coordination.
	Hall, Stephen/ 9781861341013/ Price:GBP 12.95



	Implementing holistic government: Joined-up action on the ground.
	Wilkinson, David/ 9781861341433/ Price:GBP 19.99



	Trust and contracts: Relationships in local government, health and public services.
	Coulson, Andrew/ 9781861340863/ Price:GBP 16.99



	Challenging practices: An evaluation of four innovative nursing posts in the South West.
	Dowling, Sue/ 9781861340818/ Price:GBP 14.95



	A Blueprint for change: Construction skills training in Britain.
	Clarke, Linda/ 9781861340832/ Price:GBP 17.95



	A Place for the community?: Tyne and Wear Development Corporation's approach to regeneration.
	Russell, Hilary/ 9781861341037/ Price:GBP 11.95



	Sustainable by 2020?: A strategic approach to urban regeneration for Britain's cities.
	Carley, Michael/ 9781861341044/ Price:GBP 18.99



	Unpopular places?: Area disadvantage and the geography of misery in England.
	Burrows, Roger/ 9781861340979/ Price:GBP 13.95



	Combating social exclusion: Lessons from area-based programmes in Europe.
	Parkinson, Michael/ 9781861341204/ Price:GBP 11.95



	Ethnic minorities in the inner city.
	Dorsett, Richard/ 9781861341303/ Price:GBP 12.95



	Uncommon currencies: LETS and their impact on property repair and maintenance for low income homeowners.
	Pearce, John/ 9781861340788/ Price:GBP 11.95



	"I'll tell you what I need...": Identifying local housing needs.
	Burton, Paul/ 9781861340801/ Price:GBP 11.95



	In search of a home: An evaluation of refugee housing advice and development workers.
	Means, Robin/ 9781861340955/ Price:GBP 11.95



	Paving the way: Supporting black and minority ethnic housing associations.
	Marsh, Alex/ 9781861340795/ Price:GBP 11.95



	The Dynamics of modern society: Policy, politics and welfare.
	Leisering, Lutz/ 9781861340597/ Price:GBP 15.95



	Setting adequacy standards: How governments define minimum incomes.
	Wilson, John V./ 9781861340726/ Price:GBP 11.95



	Social insurance in Europe.
	Clasen, Jochen/ 9781861340542/ Price:GBP 25.99



	Mutual aid and self-help: Coping strategies for excluded communities.
	Burns, Danny/ 9781861341228/ Price:GBP 10.95



	Developments in European social policy: Convergence and diversity?
	Sykes, Rob/ 9781861341136/ Price:GBP 18.99



	The Dynamics of Native Politics.
	Sawchuk, Joe/ 9781895830095/ Price:US$ 26.00



SB06-327	Contested communities: Experiences, struggles, policies.
	Hoggett, Paul/ 9781861340368/ Price:GBP 23.99



	Partnership against poverty and exclusion?: Local regeneration strategies and excluded communities in the UK.
	Geddes, Mike/ 9781861340719/ Price:GBP 12.95



	City for the 21st century?: Globalisation, planning and urban change in contemporary Britain.
	Boddy, Martin/ 9781861340481/ Price:GBP 16.95



	In the company of partners: Business, environmental groups and sustainable development post-Rio.
	Murphy, David F./ 9781861340177/ Price:GBP 15.95



	The Gypsy and the State: The ethnic cleansing of British society.
	Hawes, Derek/ 9781861340115/ Price:GBP 14.95



	Identifying local health needs: New community based approaches.
	Burton, Paul/ 9781861340276/ Price:GBP 13.95

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