Analyzing Social Policy: Multiple Perspectives for Critically Understanding and

Description: Analyzing Social Policy by F. Ellen Netting, Mary Katherine O'Connor Make better informed choices for successfully dealing with the complexities of social policy. * Unique in approaching policy analysis from a research-based perspective. * Includes end of chapter discussion points and exercises, and cases are interwoven throughout to aid understanding and application. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From formulation to implementation, an approach to the analysis of social policy through the lens of research Analyzing Social Policy prepares professionals and students to make better informed decisions related to identifying and understanding the intricacies and potential impact of social policymaking and enactment on their organization as well as their individual responsibilities, goals, and objectives. Authors Mary Katherine OConnor and F. Ellen Netting thoroughly examine various approaches to the analysis of social policies and how these approaches provide the knowledge, multiple perspectives, and other resources to understand and grasp the nuances of social policy in all its complexity. Comprehensive and based on research, Analyzing Social Policy explores: An overview of the practice of social policy analysis The role of research in guiding policy analysis The idea of policy analyses as research Themes, assumptions, and major theories that undergird rational models of policy analysis Nonrational themes, assumptions, and major theories informing nontraditional interpretive and critical approaches to policy analysis Strategies for applying selected models and approaches when engaging in policy analysis as research Providing practitioners and students with a set of tools that can be used to enhance an understanding of what constitutes policy as well as acceptable standards for critical analysis of policy, this resource enables policy advocates—regardless of their level—to be political, strategic, and critical in their work. Back Cover From formulation to implementation, an approach to the analysis of social policy through the lens of research Analyzing Social Policy prepares professionals and students to make better informed decisions related to identifying and understanding the intricacies and potential impact of social policymaking and enactment on their organization as well as their individual responsibilities, goals, and objectives. Authors Mary Katherine OConnor and F. Ellen Netting thoroughly examine various approaches to the analysis of social policies and how these approaches provide the knowledge, multiple perspectives, and other resources to understand and grasp the nuances of social policy in all its complexity. Comprehensive and based on research, Analyzing Social Policy explores: An overview of the practice of social policy analysis The role of research in guiding policy analysis The idea of policy analyses as research Themes, assumptions, and major theories that undergird rational models of policy analysis Nonrational themes, assumptions, and major theories informing nontraditional interpretive and critical approaches to policy analysis Strategies for applying selected models and approaches when engaging in policy analysis as research Providing practitioners and students with a set of tools that can be used to enhance an understanding of what constitutes policy as well as acceptable standards for critical analysis of policy, this resource enables policy advocates regardless of their level to be political, strategic, and critical in their work. Flap From formulation to implementation, an approach to the analysis of social policy through the lens of research Analyzing Social Policy prepares professionals and students to make better informed decisions related to identifying and understanding the intricacies and potential impact of social policymaking and enactment on their organization as well as their individual responsibilities, goals, and objectives. Authors Mary Katherine OConnor and F. Ellen Netting thoroughly examine various approaches to the analysis of social policies and how these approaches provide the knowledge, multiple perspectives, and other resources to understand and grasp the nuances of social policy in all its complexity. Comprehensive and based on research, Analyzing Social Policy explores: An overview of the practice of social policy analysis The role of research in guiding policy analysis The idea of policy analyses as research Themes, assumptions, and major theories that undergird rational models of policy analysis Nonrational themes, assumptions, and major theories informing nontraditional interpretive and critical approaches to policy analysis Strategies for applying selected models and approaches when engaging in policy analysis as research Providing practitioners and students with a set of tools that can be used to enhance an understanding of what constitutes policy as well as acceptable standards for critical analysis of policy, this resource enables policy advocates--regardless of their level--to be political, strategic, and critical in their work. Author Biography Mary Katherine OConnor, MSW, PhD, is a Professor in the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University where she has taught in the MSW and PhD programs for over twenty years. She has authored or coauthored numerous books, chapters, and journal articles in the areas of public child welfare practice, services to street children, and qualitative research method development. F. Ellen Netting, MSSW, PhD, is a Professor of Social Work and Samuel S. Wurtzel Chair at Virginia Commonwealth University where she teaches in the BSW, MSW, and PhD programs. She has authored or coauthored numerous books, chapters, and journal articles in the areas of health and human service delivery issues for frail elders, as well as nonprofit management concerns. Table of Contents Foreword xi Preface xv Acknowledgments xxiii 1 An Overview of Social Policy Analysis 1 Necessary Groundwork 2 Identifying Definitions and Forms of Policy 10 Recognizing Levels and Scope of Social Policies 19 Conceptualizing Policy Analysis 28 Conclusion 34 Discussion Questions 35 2 Thinking of Policy Analysis as Research 36 The Role of Research in Guiding Policy Analysis 37 What Constitutes Research? 41 Focusing the Policy Analysis 46 An Expansive View of Policy Analysis Research 53 Conclusion 60 Discussion Questions 61 Case Study 63 Service, Engagement, and Volunteerism: Whats the Policy All About? 63 3 Rational Policy Analysis 75 Reason and Rationality 76 Rational Assumptions of the Positivist/Postpositivist Paradigm 78 Rational Models of Policy Analysis 79 How to Assess the Degree to Which an Analysis Approach is Rational 99 Conclusion 102 Discussion Questions 103 4 Applications of Rational Policy Analysis 104 Using the Chambers and Wedel Policy/Program Analytical Framework 106 Using Janssons Six-Step Policy Analysis Framework 111 Using Huttmans Policy Analysis Model 115 Using Holcomb and Nightingales Implementation Analysis Model 123 Using Segal and Bruzuzys Questions for Social Welfare Policy Analysis 128 Discussion 134 Concluding Remarks About Rational Policy Analysis 135 Discussion Questions 136 5 Nonrational Policy Analysis 137 Reason and Nonrationality 137 Nonrational Assumptions of the Interpretivist/Constructivist Paradigm 139 Nonrational Approaches to Policy Analysis 142 How to Assess the Degree to Which an Analysis Approach is Nonrational 165 Conclusion 168 Discussion Questions 169 6 Applications in Nonrational Policy Analysis 170 Using Stones Policy Paradox Approach 172 Using Kingdons Policy Primeval Soup or Garbage Can Approach 182 Using Prigmore and Athertons Policy Analysis Approach 188 Using Gubas Policy-in-Action Approach 193 Using an Impact-Analysis Approach 197 Discussion 202 Conclusion 204 Discussion Questions 204 7 Critical Policy Analysis 206 Reason in Radicality 207 Assumptions of the Critical Paradigm 208 Critical Approaches to Policy Analysis 210 How to Assess the Degree to Which an Analysis Approach is Critical 232 Conclusion 236 Discussion Questions 237 8 Applications in Critical Policy Analysis 238 Using Marxs Historical or Dialectical Method 241 Analyzing Cultural Responsiveness in Policy Formulation at the Organizational Level 248 Using Lejanos Normative Policy Analysis 254 Using Mosers Approach to Gender Policy Implementation 260 Using Schieles Afrocentric Framework of Policy Analysis 265 Discussion 271 Conclusion 273 Discussion Questions 273 Epilogue 275 References 285 About the Authors 293 Author Index 295 Subject Index 299 Long Description From formulation to implementation, an approach to the analysis of social policy through the lens of research Analyzing Social Policy prepares professionals and students to make better informed decisions related to identifying and understanding the intricacies and potential impact of social policymaking and enactment on their organization as well as their individual responsibilities, goals, and objectives. Authors Mary Katherine OConnor and F. Ellen Netting thoroughly examine various approaches to the analysis of social policies and how these approaches provide the knowledge, multiple perspectives, and other resources to understand and grasp the nuances of social policy in all its complexity. Comprehensive and based on research, Analyzing Social Policy explores: An overview of the practice of social policy analysis The role of research in guiding policy analysis The idea of policy analyses as research Themes, assumptions, and major theories that undergird rational models of policy analysis Nonrational themes, assumptions, and major theories informing nontraditional interpretive and critical approaches to policy analysis Strategies for applying selected models and approaches when engaging in policy analysis as research Providing practitioners and students with a set of tools that can be used to enhance an understanding of what constitutes policy as well as acceptable standards for critical analysis of policy, this resource enables policy advocates regardless of their level to be political, strategic, and critical in their work. Feature Chapter 1: An Overview of Social Policy Analysis Chapter 2: Thinking of Policy Analysis as Research Service, Engagement, and Volunteerism: What?s thePolicy All About? Chapter 3: Rational Policy Analysis Chapter 4: Applications of Rational Policy Analysis Chapter 5: Nonrational Policy Analysis Chapter 6: Applications In Nonrational PolicyAnalysis Chapter 7: Critical Policy Analysis Chapter 8: Applications in Critical Policy Analysis Epilogue Details ISBN047045203X Year 2010 ISBN-10 047045203X ISBN-13 9780470452035 Format Paperback Subtitle Multiple Perspectives for Critically Understanding and Evaluating Policy DEWEY 361.61 Short Title ANALYZING SOCIAL POLICY Language English Media Book Illustrations Illustrations Pages 336 Series Wiley Desktop Editions Edition 1st UK Release Date 2010-11-09 Publication Date 2010-11-09 NZ Release Date 2010-11-09 US Release Date 2010-11-09 Author Mary Katherine OConnor Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2010-10-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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