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Studying Public Policy develops an analytical framework for its subject for use by students in public policy courses. Instead of focussing on substantive policy issues in particular policy areas, this book examines the theoretical and conceptual foundations of, and approaches used, in the policy sciences. Divided into four parts. Part 1 outlines the scope and parameters of the policy studies field and the philosophical basis of theories most common in the discipline; Part 2 discusses the actors, institutions, and instruments found in public policy communities; Part 3 focuses on the policy process itself and how public policy is made; Part 4 examines the phenomena of policy change.

The book assesses the policy actions of select Asian governments (China, India, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand) to address critical health system functions from a policy design perspective. The findings show that all governments in the region have made tremendous strides in focussing their attention on the core issues and, especially, the interactions among them. However, there is still insufficient appreciation of the usefulness of public hospitals and their efficient management. Similarly, some governments have not made sufficient efforts to establish an effective regulatory framework which is especially vital in systems with a large share of private providers and payers. A well-run public hospital system and an effective framework for regulating private providers are essential tools to support the governance, financing, and payment reforms underway in the six health systems studied in this book.

This is the only in-depth study of social policies in Southeast Asia. It compares social security, health, and education policies in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. After describing the policies and assessing their adequacy and equity implications, it examines the forces that have shaped them. It concludes that social programs (except for primary education) in the region are both inadequate and inequitable. It argues that the reason for this is political rather than cultural or socio-economic.

"Carefree, work-loving archaeologist Anand’s life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon an ancient letter – written by an Englishman to the then Nawab of an Indian province. The letter apologises for a theft of the Nawab’s jewels – present whereabouts unknown – by the writer’s brother. Anand decides to take it up as his project. He has nothing to go by except the letter. But his brilliant, gorgeous girlfriend, Priya, is determined to see that her lover succeeds in his quest. Anand and Priya have to deal with the devil-incarnate, Imran, who is determined to stop them. Aided by Priya and his archaeology guru, Professor Rao, Anand reaches a point where he is about to shake hands with success. Then, unexpected things begin to happen."

Social Policy in East and South East Asia provides the first systematic comparison of the policy sectors of income maintenance, health, housing and education in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. It focuses particularly on the provision and financing arrangements of these four Asian newly industrialized economies and their outcomes in terms of adequacy, efficiency and equity, drawing on extensive primary research carried out by the author. Locating the importance of Asian social policies in the wake of the recent financial crisis in the region, this work provides a comprehensive analysis of the different types of welfare state in contemporary Asia.

Fully revised for a second edition, this essential guide provides a concise and accessible overview of the public policy process: agenda-setting, policy formulation, decision-making, implementation, and evaluation. The book provides an introduction to the key policy functions, the challenges they entail, and how the challenges may be addressed by policy actors. Written from a comparative perspective, the authors include examples from a diverse range of countries at different stages of development, highlighting key principles and practices through which policy actors can effectively manage their policy processes and outcomes. Key features of the second edition: fully updated and revised content throughout; expanded references and further reading; more guidance towards understanding the key concepts in public policy. This important tool offers students of public policy and policy practitioners guidance on how to make, implement, and evaluate public policies in ways that improve citizens' lives.

ರಮೇಶನ ಗೆಳೆಯರ ಗುಂಪಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಾನೂ ಒಬ್ಬ. ಸುಮಾರು ಎರಡು ವರುಷಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ರಮೇಶ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಅಗಲಿದಾಗ ಅವನ ಸಾವು ಎಲ್ಲ ಗೆಳೆಯರನ್ನೂ ಕಾಡಿದಂತೆ ನನ್ನನ್ನೂ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಕಾಲ ಕಾಡಿತ್ತು. ರಮೇಶ ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಹೋದ ಆಸ್ತಿ ಎಂದರೆ; ಅವನು ಡೆಕ್ಕನ್ ಹೆರಾಲ್ಡ್ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತನಾಗಿದ್ದಾಗ ಆಗಿಂದಾಗ್ಗೆ ಬರೆಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಪದ್ಯಗಳು. ಅವೆಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ಜತನದಿಂದ ಕಾಪಾಡಿದವರು ರಮೇಶನ ಪತ್ನಿ ಉಮಾ. ರಮೇಶನ ಈ ಪದ್ಯಗಳನ್ನೆಲ್ಲಾ ಒಟ್ಟು ಮಾಡಿ ಸಂಕಲನವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸುವ ಆಲೋಚನೆ ಮೂಡಿದ್ದು ನನಗೆ ಹಾಗೂ ರಮೇಶನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿದ ಮಾಧವ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್, ಎಂ ಕೆ ಶಂಕರ, ಮತ್ತು ಮುರಳೀಧರ ಖಜಾನೆ ಅವರಿಗೆ. ರಮೇಶನ ಎಲ್ಲ ಪದ್ಯಗಳನ್ನೂ ಅಚ್ಚುಕಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ಜೋಡಿಸಿ ಒದಗಿಸಿದವರು ರಮೇಶನ ಗೆಳೆಯರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಕುಸುಮ ಶಾನುಭಾಗ್. ಪದ್ಯಗಳ ಸಂಕಲನವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದಾಗ ಅವುಗಳ ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನದ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ಎದುರಾಯಿತು. ಪದ್ಯಗಳ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಒರೆಗೆ ಹಚ್ಚಲು ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರೆಲ್ಲ ಸೇರಿ ರಮೇಶನ ಸಂಪರ್ಕವಿಲ್ಲದ ಮೂರನೆಯ ತಟಸ್ಥ ಮನಸ್ಸೊಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಪದ್ಯಗಳ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯಕ ಮೌಲ್ಯ ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸುವ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ ವಹಿಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದೆವು. ಹೈದರಾಬಾದಿನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಚಿಂತಕರೊಬ್ಬರು, ಈ ಸಂಕಲದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಎಲ್ಲ ಪದ್ಯಗಳನ್ನೂ ಓದಿ ಅವು ತಮ್ಮ (ಎಸೋಟೆರಿಕ್) ನಿಗೂಢ ಸತ್ವದಿಂದ ಗಮನಾರ್ಹವಾಗಿವೆ ಎಂದು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈ ಪದ್ಯಗಳ ಸಂಕಲನದ ಮುಖಪುಟ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸ ಮಾಡಿ ಪದ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಥಗರ್ಭಿತವಾದ ರೇಖಾಚಿತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ರಚಿಸಿದ ಗುಜ್ಜಾರಪ್ಪ ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಹಾಗೂ ರಮೇಶನ ಆತ್ಮೀಯ ಗೆಳೆಯ. ಅತ್ಯಲ್ಪ ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ಇಳಾ ಗ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ಸ್‌ನ ಗುರುಮೂರ್ತಿ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ ಆಕರ್ಷಕವಾಗಿ ಮುದ್ರಿಸಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇವರೆಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಧನ್ಯವಾದ ಹೇಳುವುದು ಕೃತಕವಾಗಿ ಕಂಡರೂ ಗೆಳೆತನದ ಅನಿವಾರ್ಯ. ಲೇಖಕ ರಮೇಶ ಈಗ ನಿಗೂಢ ವಲಯ ಸೇರಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಓದುಗರ ಯಾವುದೇ ತೀಕ್ಷ್ಣ ಕಟು ವಿಮರ್ಷೆಯಿಂದ ಅಬಾಧಿತ. ಹಾಗಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕ ಪ್ರಾಂಜಲ ಮನಸ್ಸಿನ ಟೀಕೆ-ಟಿಪ್ಪಣಿಗಳಿಗೆ ತೆರೆದ ಬಾಗಿಲು. “This book was produced with ePustaka - Ink and Weave initiative by Techfiz Inc. (https://techfiz.com) Reach us via info@techfiz.com.” ಹಾಸಾಕೃ ಗೆಳೆಯರ ಗುಂಪು ಹಾಗೂ ನಾಕುತಂತಿ ಪ್ರಕಾಶನದ ಪರವಾಗಿ

This book serves as a detailed guide to the principles of mechanics, offering in-depth coverage of both statics and dynamics. It is structured into five core chapters, each addressing different aspects of mechanical engineering and physics. The first chapter, Statics of Particles, introduces the fundamental concepts needed to analyze the forces acting on particles. It begins with basic principles and systems of units before delving into the equilibrium of particles, explaining how forces can be balanced and how to solve problems related to static systems. The second chapter, Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies, extends these ideas to rigid bodies, where forces are applied not only to particles but to extended objects. Key topics include the principle of transmissibility, which explains how forces can be transferred within a system, and the concept of moments—both about a point and an axis. This chapter also covers more complex systems, introducing Varignon’s theorem and the reduction of multiple forces and couples into simpler equivalent systems. The chapter concludes with equilibrium conditions in both two and three dimensions. In the third chapter, Distributed Forces, the book examines systems where forces are distributed over an area or volume, such as in beams and structural components. The chapter explores the calculation of centroids and centers of gravity, with methods for determining these properties through integration. It also discusses the moment of inertia, a key concept in analyzing rotational dynamics, and covers several methods for calculating it in composite bodies. The fourth chapter, Friction, addresses the force that resists motion between two surfaces in contact. It outlines the laws of dry friction, including the coefficients and angles of friction, and explores practical applications such as wedge friction, rolling resistance, and ladder friction. Understanding friction is crucial for analyzing the behavior of machines and structures in real-world scenarios. The final chapter, Dynamics of Particles, transitions from static analysis to dynamic systems, where forces cause motion. This chapter covers the kinematics and kinetics of particles, including the equations of motion and the principles of work and energy. It also introduces the concepts of impulse and momentum and explores their role in collisions and impacts. Overall, the book provides a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of mechanics. It is designed to be a comprehensive resource for students and professionals in mechanical engineering, physics, and related fields, combining clear explanations with practical problem-solving techniques.

There is no denying that policy actors matter in driving policy change. Most of the policy process frameworks argued for the centrality of policy actors but have similarly contended that the occurrence of policy change is contingent upon the dynamic interaction of policy actors, organizations and institutions. But the roles played by the actors in the policy process has been typically framed in terms of the technician-politician dichotomy. The burgeoning literature on the increasing complexity of policy work, however, shows a spectrum of roles instead of a binary distinction. Policy work is comprised of functions within and outside the government that transcend the political-analytical distinction. Despite this recognition, very limited attention has been given towards systematically and comprehensively measuring the set of skills and resources necessary for policy actors to perform this various functions. This paper discusses the development of instrument to address this gap in public policy literature. It builds on the framework of policy capacity developed by Wu, Ramesh and Howlett (2015) by integrating three separately assessed dimensions of policy capacity (analytical, managerial and political) into one measurement instrument. In doing so, we hope to measure not only the levels of individual policy capacity but also the dynamic interactions of the policy actors with resources at the levels of the organization and policy system.