{"product_id":"9788416421213","title":"Public policy analysis","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePublic Policy Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a rigorous synthesis of the main epistemological, theoretical, and methodological debates that define public policy analysis, a young and rapidly growing discipline. The author, Guillaume Fontaine, focuses on research design as the backbone, addressing its three fundamental milestones: conceptualization, theory formulation, and methodology. The book contrasts rationalist, cognitivist, and neo-institutionalist approaches, analyzing how they address different issues and which explanations they favor, before introducing key methodological aspects, incorporating recent advances in qualitative methods and contemporary analytical frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book departs from traditional manuals that provide a historical-theoretical synthesis, instead offering a practical and applied approach oriented toward research. First, it examines the epistemological foundations underlying the different schools of thought in policy analysis. Next, it contrasts the main theoretical approaches (rationalist, cognitivist, and neo-institutionalist) based on the research questions they seek to answer and the explanatory mechanisms they employ. Finally, the work delves into methodology, reviewing advances in qualitative methods and the most influential analytical frameworks, providing the reader with concrete tools to design and execute their own research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEpistemology and theory in public policy analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResearch design: conceptualization, theorization, and methodology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComparison of approaches: rationalism, cognitivism, and neo-institutionalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQualitative methods applied to the study of public policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary analytical frameworks and their practical application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of political science, public administration, sociology, and political economy who are looking for a solid and updated guide for designing research in public policy analysis. It is also very useful for analysts and public managers interested in understanding the theoretical and methodological foundations that underpin policy evaluation and formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical and structured guide for research design in public policy, from conceptualization to methodology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA comparative analysis of the main theoretical approaches, facilitating the choice of the most appropriate framework for each research problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn update on recent advances in qualitative methods and cutting-edge analytical frameworks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and synthetic vision that avoids repeating content already covered in introductory manuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fontaine, Guillaume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthropos Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary essays, Political science and theory, Political ideologies, Public administration, Central government policies, Political economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CUADERNOS A NUEVOS TERRITORIOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 382 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for those who wish to delve into public policy analysis from a methodological and theoretical perspective. Its focus on research design, rather than a mere historical review, makes it an especially useful tool for researchers in training and professionals seeking analytical rigor. The inclusion of epistemological debates and the comparison of approaches offer a complete and updated view of the discipline, facilitating informed decision-making in the research process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409997816155,"sku":"9788416421213","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841642121.jpg?v=1781899796","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416421213","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}