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Explore the complexities of British governance with this comprehensive reader from Routledge. Simon James provides an in-depth look at policy making within Whitehall and Westminster through over seventy detailed case studies. By combining newspaper coverage, official documents, and academic analysis with personal recollections from participants, this book offers a unique perspective on how policy is developed and implemented. Readers will gain a clear understanding of how policy originates and is shaped within the halls of power. The text examines the role of civil servants in policy development, the relationships between ministers and their departments, and the functions of the prime minister and cabinet. It also covers parliamentary control and the various challenges involved in policy review and implementation, making it an essential resource for understanding the British political system.

Key Features

Includes over seventy case studies detailing policy making processes in Whitehall and Westminster.

Combines diverse sources such as official documents, newspaper coverage, and academic analysis.

Features personal recollections from participants to provide a deeper look at political decision making.

Examines the specific roles of civil servants, ministers, the prime minister, and the cabinet.

Covers essential topics including parliamentary control, policy implementation, and policy review.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
06 February 1997
Listed Since
09 February 2007

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