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New public policy titles from Policy Press


OUT NOW

Women of Power: Half a century of female presidents and prime ministers worldwide

By Torild Skard
Hardback ISBN: 9781447315780, £75.00

"It is important that we learn lessons from those who went before" Mary Robinson, President of Ireland 1990 - 1997

"When, where and how do women become prime ministers or presidents? Women of Power is a tour de force, providing new insight into regional patterns of global change." Marian Sawer, Australian National University

Do women national leaders represent a breakthrough for the women’s movement, or is women’s leadership weaker than the numbers imply? This unique book is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of how and why women in 53 countries rose to the top in the years since World War II.

Written by an experienced politician and academic, it presents all 73 female presidents and prime ministers from around the world, from 1960 (when the first was elected) to 2010. 

'Murder, bloodshed, dictatorship and resistance: becoming a woman in power' - Read more from the author on the Policy Press blog - http://policypress.wordpress.com/ 


Also from Policy Press

Studying public policy: An international approach

Edited by Michael Hill
Paperback ISBN: 9781447311072, £24.99
Inspection copy available

This is the first book to explore the public policy process through 19 contributions from diverse scholars from all over the world, using empirical material to demonstrate how many of the key theories and concepts may be applied to its analysis.


Money and electoral politics: Local parties and funding at general elections

By Ron Johnston and Charles Pattie
Paperback ISBN: 9781447306313, £21.99

In this book, the authors use the latest research and unpublished material to explore financial differences across the UK’s three main parties in the four years leading up to the 2010  General Election,  revealing an unhealthy picture of grassroots party organisation in which the capacity to engage effectively with many voters is concentrated in a few constituencies.


Rethinking policy and politics: Reflections on contemporary debates in policy studies

Edited by Sarah Ayres
Hardback ISBN: 9781447319467, £75.00

This book –the first in the New Perspectives in Policy and Politics series - brings together world-leading scholars to offer critical reflections on the recent history and future direction of policy studies, advancing the debate by rethinking the ways in which scholars and students of policy studies can (re)engage with pertinent issues. First published as a Special Issue of Policy & Politics journal.


Reclaiming local democracy: A progressive future for local government

By Ines Newman
Paperback ISBN: 9781447308904, £23.99

Austerity has left local government struggling to meet the demands for local services. In this context, this book asks ‘what are the fundamental principles that should guide decision-making by local councillors and officers?’  It seeks to move the agenda from ‘what works?’ to ‘what should local government do?’ and ‘how will its policies impact on social justice and local democracy?'.

Combining theory and international practice,this book examines how local government can develop active citizens and make a difference to the well-being of those in disadvantaged areas.


How Europe shapes British public policy

By Janice Morphet
Hardback ISBN: 9781447300465, £70.00

“There is a huge amount to learn from reading Janice Morphet’s fascinating and provocative book. Whether you are a critic or supporter of the European Union, you should sit up and take notice of this account of its importance for policy making in Britain.” Peter John, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, University College London


Coming soon from Policy Press


China and post-socialist development

By Andrzej Bolesta
Hardback ISBN: 9781447321507, £70.00
Out in November

In China and Post-Socialist Development the emergence of China as an economic superpower is examined and framed within the context of the East Asian developmental miracle, arguing that China’s approach – broadly in opposition to the neo-liberal doctrine – has brought impressive results.


Policy analysis in the Netherlands

Edited by Frans van Nispen, Peter Scholten
Hardback ISBN: 9781447313335, £90.00
Out in November 

This book, part of the International Library of Policy Analysis,  provides an overview of developments in policy analysis in both academia and practice at various levels of governance. and offers an overview of the current state of affairs.


Policy change, public attitudes and social citizenship: Does neoliberalism matter?

By Louise Humpage
Hardback ISBN: 978-1-84742-965-0, £75.00
Out in November

This unique book traces public views on social citizenship across three decades through attitudinal data from New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia. It will be valuable for academics and students in sociology, social policy, and political science.