The Public Policy Process

Hill’s book is by some distance the best Policy Process textbook on the market. It has been around for a long time - first edition published in 1997 - and it has a proven track record as a useful and engaging text.   Provides a comprehensive guide to the various theoretical approaches used to analyse the policy process and how they can be applied Examines the impact of concerns about accountability on the operation of the policy process Demonstrates how policies are created and implemented and discusses the challenges students face when studying the policy process