Includes bibliographical references and index. Hill, M., & Varone, F. (2017). The public policy process (7th ed.). London: Routledge.

Part 1: Policy theories -- Studying the policy process -- Theories of power and the policy process -- Rational choice theory -- From pluralism to networks -- Institutional theory -- Comparative policy process studies -- Integrating theoretical approaches -- Part 2: Analysis of the policy process -- Policy and politics -- Agenda setting -- Policy formulation -- Implementation: an overview -- Bureaucracy: organisational structures and processes -- The policy process at the street level -- The policy process in the age of governance -- Conclusion: evaluation and accountability

The Public Policy Process is essential for anyone trying to understand the process by which public policy is made. Explaining clearly the importance of the relationship between theoretical and practical aspects of policy making, the book gives a thorough overview of the people and organisations involved in the process. Fully revised and updated for a seventh edition, The Public Policy Process provides: * Clear exploration, using many illustrations, of how policy is made and implemented. * A new chapter on comparative theory and methods. * New material on studying advocacy coalitions, policy changes, governance and evaluation. * More European and international examples.