Networks, innovation and public policy: politicians, bureaucrats and the pathways to change inside government

This book examines the different normative approaches politicians, bureaucrats and community actors use to frame the innovation puzzle, arguing that these create specific cultures of innovation. The authors explore the role of formalinstitutions and informal networks in promoting and impeding governmental innovation. INDICE: PART I: INNOVATION AS IDEAS WITHIN INSTITUTIONS - Innovation, Government and Networks - Innovation and Public Policy - Networks as Interactions and Structures - Networks and Key Actors - PART II: INNOVATION INSIDE GOVERNMENT - Introduction - City of Parkside: Big Bang Meets Executive Coordination - City of Kilbourne: Innovation from the Middle Out - City of Melville: Incrementalists Rule - City of Millside: Small World Meets Political Affiliation - Whoare the Innovators Inside Government?

• ISBN: 978-0-230-22003-4
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 248
• Fecha Publicación: 30/01/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés