Shaping health policy
Case study methods and analysis
Martin Powell editor Alison Hann editor Stephen Peckham editor Mark Exworthy editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Policy Press
Published:28th Oct '11
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This collection examines the role that case-studies play in understanding and explaining British health policy. Overall, the chapters cover the key health policy literatures in terms of the policy process, analytical frameworks and some of the seminal moments of the NHS. They have been written by leading health policy researchers in sociology, social policy, management and organisation studies. The collection explores and promotes the case-study as an under-used method and thereby encourages a more reflective approach to policy learning by practitioners and academics. The book will appeal to under-graduates, post-graduates and academics in social policy, public management and health services research.
"This book..will appeal to those who want to understand better health policy change in the NHS since its inception, as well as to a much wider readership ..who are interested in developing the field of health policy analysis by paying greater attention to theories and methods." Gill Walt, Journal of Social Policy
"A very analytical book that uses case studies effectively to show the working of health policy" Paul Allen, Birmingham City University
"This impressive collection of case studies documenting many of the key developments in UK health policy over recent decades has been compiled by a distinguished group of analysts. It is to be greatly welcomed for the fascinating insights it provides. " David Hunter, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Durham University
"This book presents an impressive collection of case studies that shed light on health policy processes and issues. Written by expert contributors from the field, it will be particularly useful to students and lecturers in health policy. " Rob Baggott, De Montfort University
ISBN: 9781847427588
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368 pages