Why does policy change? : lessons from British transport policy, 1945-99
"The tension between policy stability and change is a key political phenomenon, but its dynamics have been little understood. In particular, there is the fascinating paradox of how, from conditions of apparent long-term stability, radical policy change may suddenly erupt with great force. To understand these processes involves a study of prevailing interests and established institutions, and also of more three-dimensional processes involving the potent interrelationships between ideas, individuals, multiple policy arenas and time. Why Does Policy Change? examines and explains these dynamics of major policy change by employing longitudinal case studies from British transport policy since 1945." "Written for researchers in political science and policy analysis, including postgraduates on policy analysis courses, and those in the transport policy community, Why Does Policy Change? is a highly topical book which applies all the latest public policy theories to British transport policy."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 2000
Routledge, London, 2000