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Making Policy Move

Towards a Politics of Translation and Assemblage

John Clarke author Paul Stubbs author Dave Bainton author Noémi Lendvai author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bristol University Press

Published:15th Apr '15

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This insightful book examines how policies adapt and transform as they move between contexts, offering a fresh perspective on policy studies.

In Making Policy Move, esteemed authors in the field explore the intricate dynamics of policy movement. They propose a paradigm shift in how we understand the transfer of policies, emphasizing the concept of 'translation.' This perspective highlights the active role that interpretation and adaptation play as policies navigate different contexts, ultimately reshaping their meaning and impact. By framing policy movement as a process of translation, the authors argue for a more nuanced approach that goes beyond traditional ideas of policy transfer, dissemination, or learning.

The book addresses the growing interest in how policies transition across various locations and settings. It serves as a critical resource for scholars and students alike, offering both theoretical insights and practical methodologies for analyzing policy processes. The combination of collaboratively written chapters and individual case studies enriches the reader's understanding of how policies can be reinterpreted in diverse environments, making the content both engaging and informative.

Concluding with a vision for 'policy otherwise,' Making Policy Move encourages readers to rethink conventional frameworks and consider new possibilities in policy studies. This text is not only timely but also essential for anyone interested in the complexities of policy-making in an increasingly interconnected world.

“A marvelous achievement, brilliantly theorizing policy as translation and assemblage in order to make visible the constructions, collaborations, contestations and contradictions that are often elided in mainstream accounts.“ Catherine Kingfisher, Professor of Anthropology, University of Lethbridge, Canada
“This remarkable conversation between four policy studies academics shows what happens as policies and practices travel across time and space. Deeply collaborative and intellectually generous, this book exemplifies how we might approach policy otherwise.“ Wendy Larner, Professor of Geography, University of Bristol
“Policies clearly travel; and in today's world, such travel crosses borders-not only geographic, but conceptual, linguistic, and cultural-thereby requiring the hard, social and political work of translation, both literally and figuratively. Making Policy Move moves policy analysis forward theoretically and analytically, making it a thought-provoking book for scholars of public policies.” Dvora Yanow, Visiting Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Wageningen University.

ISBN: 9781447313373

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224 pages