Policy analysis in Germany / edited by Sonja Blum and Klaus Schubert.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Blum, Sonja, 1983-

Schubert, Klaus, 1951-

Series:

International library of policy analysis

International Library of Policy Analysis.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Policy sciences--Germany.

Policy sciences.

Political planning--Germany.

Political planning.

Germany.

Physical Description:

xiii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Bristol, U.K. : Policy Press, 2013.

Summary:

This comprehensive study, part of the International Library of Policy Analysis, brings together for the first time a systemic overview of policy analysis activities in Germany. Written by leading experts in the field including informed practitioners it outlines the development of the discipline, identifies its role in academic education and research, and examines its styles and methods. The book also focuses on the role of policy analysis for governments and parliaments, for parties, social partners, and interest groups. By offering a rich and timely analysis of policy analysis in Germany, this book is a valuable resource for academic exchange and for teaching, particularly in the fields of political science, social sciences, economics and geography. Moreover, by its broad, comprehensive understanding of policy analysis, the book will be of practical relevance and shape the debate for the future development of policy analysis in Germany and the different spheres where it is practised.--P. [4] of cover.

Contents:

Policy analysis in Germany: past, present, and future of the discipline / Sonja Blum and Klaus Schubert

Historical forerunners of policy analysis in Germany / Klaus von Beyme

The development of policy analysis in Germany: practical problems and theoretical concepts / Werner Jann and Bastian Jantz

Professionalisation of policy analysis in Germany: on the way or faraway? / Sylvia Pannowitsch

Methods and study types in German policy analysis / Volker Schneider, Claudius Wagemann and Frank Janning

Policy analysis in the German-speaking countries: common traditions, different cultures, in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland / Nils C. Bandelow, Fritz Sager and Peter Biegelbauer

Federal government: permanent in-house capacities, life within the 'aparatus' / Josef Schmid and Daniel Buhr

Statist policy advice: policy analysis in the German Länder / Roland Sturm and Markus M. Müller

Local policy processes: economisation, professionalisation, democratisation / Jörg Bogumil and Claudia Ruddat

Federal government in Germany: temporary, issue-related policy advice / Rolf G. Heinze

Parliamentary in-house research services and policy-making in Germany: Sancho Panza or David's sling? / Stefan Marschall

The German Bundestag and external expertise: policy orientation as counterweight to deparliamentarisaton? / Sven t. Siefken and Suzanne S. Schüttemeyer

From hand to mouth: parties and policy-making in Germany / Timo Grunden

Policy analysis by trade unions and business associations in Germany / Wolfgang Schroeder and Samuel Greef

Public interest groups and policy analysis: a push for evidence-based policy-making? / Christoph Strünck

Think tanks: bridging beltway and ivory tower? / Sven Jochem

Non-university research institutes: between basic research, knowledge transfer to the public and policy analysis / Martin Thunert

The role of policy analysis in teaching political science at German universities / Renate Reiter and Annette Elisabeth Töller

Academics and policy analysis: the tension between epistemic and practical concerns / Renate Mayntz.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1447306252

9781447306252

OCLC:

857764836