Edited by Antony Palackal, N. B. Lekha, Andre S. de Campos, Janaina P. da Costa, Wesley Shrum
Drawing on a diverse array of international case studies, this book provides an in-depth analysis of how information, exposure, and locative fears shaped global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents a nuanced understanding of h...
This insightful Handbook delves into public policy evaluation in the Global South. Drawing on in-depth case studies, it analyzes the complex interplay of historical, political, economic, and social factors that shape evaluation practices...
Edited by Eric Alston, Lee J. Alston, Bernardo Mueller
This innovative Handbook presents a comprehensive overview of the significance of complexity theory for understanding institutions. Eminent scholars cover the key tools and concepts of the field, including emergence, networks, ergodicity...
Edited by Luca Follis, Karolina Follis, Nicola Burns
In light of the ongoing struggle faced by migrants and refugees trying to access healthcare, this thought-provoking book tackles key issues at the intersection of mobility and health. It critically engages with the bureaucratic, economic...
This incisive book provides a nuanced and authoritative analysis of referendums. Matt Qvortrup applies diverse theoretical and empirical approaches to show how direct democracy is being undermined from the top, and suggests innovative wa...
This book provides a concise overview of regulation, the primary mode of modern governance by, within, and beyond the state. Martino Maggetti delves into the fundamental concepts and theoretical frameworks underpinning the study of regul...
Edited by Maria P. Aristigueta, Edgar E. Ramírez de la Cruz
This essential Handbook provides an overview of the study and practice of public management in Latin America and the Caribbean. Expert authors discuss the evolution of topics, instruments, methods and research in the field, highlighting ...
Edited by Jarmo Vakkuri, Jan-Erik Johanson, Rómulo M. Pinheiro, Tero Erkkilä
This authoritative book examines the complex interplay between government, business, and civil society through the lens of public policy. It analyzes the role of hybridity in policy formation and diffusion, drawing on in-depth theoretica...
In this comprehensive Handbook, Kenneth Couch brings together expert contributors to provide insights into the impact of COVID-19 on new and pre-existing inequalities in health, work, and education. While sharper impacts on pre-existing ...
Edited by Frédérique Six, Joseph A. Hamm, Dominika Latusek, Esther van Zimmeren, Koen Verhoest
This Handbook explores the transformative power of trust for relations within and between political, legislative, administrative, regulatory and judicial actors, as well as societal actors and citizens. Adopting a multi-actor and multi-l...
Conducting sensitive research in the social sciences requires meticulous attention to ethical considerations, methodological rigour, and emotional intelligence. In this comprehensive Handbook, Pranee Liamputtong brings together a diverse...
