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Critical Perspectives on Policies and Imaginaries: Routledge Explorations in Critical Policy Studies

Wayne Carter

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Published in The Circular Economy In Europe: Critical Perspectives On Policies And Imaginaries (Routledge Explorations In Sustainability And Governance)

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This book provides a critical examination of the policies and imaginaries that shape our world. It explores how these policies and imaginaries are constructed, contested, and resisted, and how they impact on our lives. The book draws on a range of theoretical perspectives to offer a unique and challenging analysis of the contemporary policy landscape.

The Circular Economy in Europe: Critical Perspectives on Policies and Imaginaries (Routledge Explorations in Sustainability and Governance)

by Precarity Lab

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	207 pages

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Critical Perspectives on Policy Analysis," provides a critical overview of the field of policy analysis. It explores the different theoretical approaches to policy analysis, and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. The second part, "Critical Perspectives on Social Policy," examines the role of social policy in shaping our lives. It explores the different ways in which social policy can be used to promote social justice, and the challenges that social policy makers face in achieving this goal. The third part, "Critical Perspectives on Cultural Policy," examines the role of cultural policy in shaping our culture. It explores the different ways in which cultural policy can be used to promote cultural diversity, and the challenges that cultural policy makers face in achieving this goal.

This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of critical policy studies, policy analysis, public policy, social policy, cultural studies, political economy, discourse analysis, hegemony, ideology, and resistance. It is also a valuable resource for policy makers and practitioners who are interested in understanding the critical perspectives on policies and imaginaries.

Part I: Critical Perspectives on Policy Analysis

Chapter 1: The Policy Analysis Cycle
Chapter 2: Rational Choice Theory
Chapter 3: Institutionalism
Chapter 4: Discourse Analysis
Chapter 5: Feminist Policy Analysis
Chapter 6: Postcolonial Policy Analysis

Part II: Critical Perspectives on Social Policy

Chapter 7: The Welfare State
Chapter 8: Social Security
Chapter 9: Education
Chapter 10: Health Care
Chapter 11: Housing

Part III: Critical Perspectives on Cultural Policy

Chapter 12: The Cultural Industries
Chapter 13: Cultural Heritage
Chapter 14: Cultural Diversity
Chapter 15: Cultural Policy and Social Change

Reviews

"This book is a valuable contribution to the field of critical policy studies. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different theoretical approaches to policy analysis, and it offers a unique and challenging analysis of the contemporary policy landscape." - Professor Bob Jessop, University of Lancaster

"This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in understanding the critical perspectives on policies and imaginaries. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, policy makers, and practitioners alike." - Dr. Sarah Childs, University of Bristol

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The Circular Economy in Europe: Critical Perspectives on Policies and Imaginaries (Routledge Explorations in Sustainability and Governance)

by Precarity Lab

4.5 out of 5