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OverviewThis ground-breaking book investigates the work of policy professionals. They consist of political actors who, although not elected to office, are nonetheless employed to affect policy and politics on a partisan basis. Through an analysis of the influence and power they wield, this book sheds light on how the growth of this group represents a major transformation of the organization of politics and policy making in advanced democracies. Taking a comparative, longitudinal perspective, Stefan Svallfors examines a combination of rich qualitative and quantitative data from countries such as Sweden, the Netherlands, Ireland and Latvia in order to explore what skills policy professionals deploy, the motivations that drive them, and the demand and use for their skills in various organizations. He links his analysis to fundamental questions about the current state and future of democracy, demonstrating that the work of policy professionals is key to understanding how contemporary political influence and democratic accountability function. Politics for Hire will be a stimulating read for scholars and advanced students in political science, public administration, public policy and sociology. It will also provide useful insights for those working in politics and governance seeking to understand the impact and influence of policy professionals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stefan SvallforsPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9781800375185ISBN 10: 1800375182 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 08 December 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews'In most western democracies, trust in government has been going down. In this path-breaking and truly original book, Stefan Svallfors provides an important clue to this worrying development, namely the huge increase of a group of political actors he labels the policy professionals . They can have titles like PR Consultant or Political Advisor and they have until now largely gone under the radar in studies of the machinery of power in established democracies. Using a large empirical material, this book provides a fascinating analysis of who they are, what they do and how they operate.' -- Bo Rothstein, University of Gothenburg, Sweden Author InformationStefan Svallfors, Institute for Futures Studies, Stockholm, Sweden Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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