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Handbook on Public Policy in Latin America
Bringing together an array of recognized scholars and practitioners from the region and beyond, this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of public policy research in Latin America. It showcases diverse perspectives on the policymaking process, from historical, descriptive and prescriptive approaches to critical and feminist analyses.
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Bringing together an array of recognized scholars and practitioners from the region and beyond, this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of public policy research in Latin America. It showcases diverse perspectives on the policymaking process, from historical, descriptive and prescriptive approaches to critical and feminist analyses.
The Handbook is divided into three core thematic sections, covering analytical models and frameworks, cross-country comparisons, and in-depth case studies. Chapters explore the current use of mainstream theories and investigate topics such as transparency, innovation, regulation, communication, and public policy teaching, identifying key challenges as well as opportunities for development. They conduct detailed examinations of countries across Latin America, highlighting the heterogeneity of the region and revealing how policies are shaped by local political regimes, socio-economic conditions, and cultural factors. Ultimately, the Handbook encourages a rethinking of public policy processes in Latin America, underscoring the need to promote South-South connections and to develop analytical models that are sensitive to the regional context
Presenting original practical and theoretical innovations from Latin America to a wider international audience, this Handbook will benefit students and academics in public policy, public administration, policy analysis and evaluation, regulation and governance, and development studies. It is also an important read for policymakers and professionals looking to improve public policies in Latin America.
The Handbook is divided into three core thematic sections, covering analytical models and frameworks, cross-country comparisons, and in-depth case studies. Chapters explore the current use of mainstream theories and investigate topics such as transparency, innovation, regulation, communication, and public policy teaching, identifying key challenges as well as opportunities for development. They conduct detailed examinations of countries across Latin America, highlighting the heterogeneity of the region and revealing how policies are shaped by local political regimes, socio-economic conditions, and cultural factors. Ultimately, the Handbook encourages a rethinking of public policy processes in Latin America, underscoring the need to promote South-South connections and to develop analytical models that are sensitive to the regional context
Presenting original practical and theoretical innovations from Latin America to a wider international audience, this Handbook will benefit students and academics in public policy, public administration, policy analysis and evaluation, regulation and governance, and development studies. It is also an important read for policymakers and professionals looking to improve public policies in Latin America.
Critical Acclaim
‘This Handbook is essential for anyone wanting to learn about policy studies in Latin America. Leonardo Secchi and Cesar N. Cruz-Rubio have gathered leading scholars writing on theories, country comparisons, and cases. This Handbook''s impacts will last years with long-term historical value for policy studies in Latin America and worldwide.’
– Christopher Weible, University of Colorado Denver, USA
‘A wide overview of research on the policy-making process in Latin America, written by distinguished scholars. Well represented countries and issues provide an updated knowledge on this highly relevant and exciting subject. A must read Handbook for students, scholars and policy makers interested in comparative public policy.’
– Oscar Oszlak, Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad, Argentina
‘The Handbook on Public Policy in Latin America is an essential and timely contribution to the field of public policy, offering a comprehensive analysis of the region''s unique challenges and theoretical advancements. The volume not only captures the current state of public policy research and practice in the region, but also points to emerging trends and future challenges. This would be an essential reference for academics, practitioners, and students seeking to navigate the nuances of policymaking in Latin America.’
– M. Ramesh, National University of Singapore
– Christopher Weible, University of Colorado Denver, USA
‘A wide overview of research on the policy-making process in Latin America, written by distinguished scholars. Well represented countries and issues provide an updated knowledge on this highly relevant and exciting subject. A must read Handbook for students, scholars and policy makers interested in comparative public policy.’
– Oscar Oszlak, Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad, Argentina
‘The Handbook on Public Policy in Latin America is an essential and timely contribution to the field of public policy, offering a comprehensive analysis of the region''s unique challenges and theoretical advancements. The volume not only captures the current state of public policy research and practice in the region, but also points to emerging trends and future challenges. This would be an essential reference for academics, practitioners, and students seeking to navigate the nuances of policymaking in Latin America.’
– M. Ramesh, National University of Singapore
