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Handbook of Policy Advice
This timely Handbook examines the background, organization and evolution of policy advice and expertise in contemporary government. Chapters in the book set out and critically re-evaluate conventional assumptions about the role of policy advisors and advice in policy-making in an era when increasing new technologies, political polarization and contestation have mounted challenges to traditional sources of policy ideas and influence.
International Organizations in Global Social Governance
International Organizations (IOs) are important actors within global social governance. They provide forums for exchange, contention and cooperation about social policies. Our knowledge about the involvement of IOs varies significantly by policy fields, and we know comparatively little about the specific roles of IOs in social policies. This volume enhances and systematizes our understanding of IOs in global social governance. It provides studies on a variety of social policy fields in which different, but also the same, IOs operate. The chapters shed light on IO involvement in a particular social policy field by describing the population of participating IOs; exploring how a particular global social policy field is constituted as a whole, and which dominant IOs set the trends. The contributors also examine the discourse within, and between, these IOs on the respective social policies. As such, this first-of-its kind book contributes to research on social policy and international relations, both in terms of theoretical substantiation and empirical scope.
Global Environmental Politics
Global Environmental Politics provides a fully up to date and comprehensive introduction to the most important issues dominating this fast moving field. Going beyond the issue of climate change, the textbook also introduces students to the pressing issues of desertification, trade in hazardous waste, biodiversity protection, whaling, acid rain, ozone-depletion, water consumption, and over-fishing. . Importantly, the authors pay particular attention to the interactions between environmental politics and other governance issues, such as gender, trade, development, health, agriculture, and security.
Knowledge for a Sustainable World
The search for answers to the issue of global sustainability has become increasingly urgent. In the context of higher education, many universities and academics are seeking new insights that can shift our dependence on ways of living that rely on the exploitation of so many and the degradation of so much of our planet. This is the vision that drives SANORD and many of the researchers and institutions within its network. Although much of the research is on a relatively small scale, the vision is steadily gaining momentum, forging dynamic collaborations and pathways to new knowledge. The contributors to this book cover a variety of subject areas and offer fresh insights about chronically under...
Knowledge for a Sustainable World
The search for answers to the issue of global sustainability has become increasingly urgent. In the context of higher education, many universities and academics are seeking new insights that can shift our dependence on ways of living that rely on the exploitation of so many and the degradation of so much of our planet. This is the vision that drives SANORD and many of the researchers and institutions within its network. Although much of the research is on a relatively small scale, the vision is steadily gaining momentum, forging dynamic collaborations and pathways to new knowledge. The contributors to this book cover a variety of subject areas and offer fresh insights about chronically under...
International Bureaucracy
This book applies established analytical concepts such as influence, authority, administrative styles, autonomy, budgeting and multilevel administration to the study of international bureaucracies and their political environment. It reflects on the commonalities and differences between national and international administrations and carefully constructs the impact of international administrative tools on policy making. The book shows how the study of international bureaucracies can fertilize interdisciplinary discourse, in particular between International Relations, Comparative Government and Public Administration. The book makes a forceful argument for Public Administration to take on the challenge of internationalization.
Handbook of Social Network Analysis and Education
This prescient Handbook analyzes how Social Network Analysis (SNA) is revolutionizing educational research by transforming how we interpret the complex web of interactions between students, teachers, parents, and education systems. Showcasing contributions from leading experts, this Handbook reveals the profound impact of SNA on educational processes at every level, from the individual classroom to entire school districts and even global education policies. Chapters explore cutting-edge SNA methods tailored to educational contexts, including the impact of social media, the role of peer relationships in learning, and the communication structures that drive innovation and policy. Ultimately, the Handbook emphasizes the importance of understanding the intricacies of social relationships in educational settings. Providing a holistic overview of SNA and its applications, this Handbook is an invaluable resource for academics and students in education, sociology, psychology, and political science. It will also greatly benefit educators, policymakers, researchers, and all those looking to harness network analysis tools to drive innovation in education settings.
Rethinking Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe
This book delves into the intricate landscape of citizenship practices in Central and Eastern Europe, an area often overlooked in research. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the contributors explore how education and political participation shape these practices in a region marked by historical and social complexities. The book offers fresh insights into how citizenship is perceived and practiced, highlighting the role of civic education in fostering political engagement. By addressing both the challenges and opportunities of citizenship in this dynamic region, this volume contributes to broader debates on democracy and civic participation across Europe and beyond.
Rethinking Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe
This book delves into the intricate landscape of citizenship practices in Central and Eastern Europe, an area often overlooked in research. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the contributors explore how education and political participation shape these practices in a region marked by historical and social complexities. The book offers fresh insights into how citizenship is perceived and practiced, highlighting the role of civic education in fostering political engagement. By addressing both the challenges and opportunities of citizenship in this dynamic region, this volume contributes to broader debates on democracy and civic participation across Europe and beyond.
