<i>‘This edition enhances an essential guide for scholars and policy practitioners who seek to understand the forces that shape policy agendas and their consequences for policymaking and governing. The update retains the historical, theoretical, and empirical strengths of the prior edition while adding timely insights about how agendas shape policy action and inaction concerning different types of crises and other contemporary issues. The distinguished set of international authors provides a rich mix of scholarly perspectives about policy processes that greatly expand the appeal of this Handbook.’</i>
- Peter J. May, University of Washington, USA,
<i>‘The second edition of the </i>Handbook of Public Policy Agenda Setting<i> brings together an impressive all-star line-up of the leading scholars in the field to provide us with the most comprehensive account of the state of research to date. A must read for both students and searchers of public policy.’</i>
- Fritz Sager, University of Bern, Switzerland,
Acclaim for the first edition:<p></p>
<i>‘This Handbook is an excellent resource for students and researchers who want a great introduction to the field of agenda setting and public policy. The diverse contributing authors range from established scholars to early career researchers, and the chapters really work well and integrate effectively to make an important statement about the field of agenda setting today. The editor has done a great job. This book will have a prominent place in my reading list.’</i>
- Peter John, University College London, UKyy,
Nikolaos Zahariadis and Kristin Taylor bring together contributions from leading academics across the world, examining public policy agenda setting in its historical context. The second edition Handbook comprehensively covers agenda setting with updated entries on media effects and policy inaction, amongst others, reflecting advancements in the understanding of agenda setting since the first edition. Featuring new chapters on Narrative Policy Framework, policy knowledge and epistemic communities, authors further dissect the theoretical development and institutional dimensions of agenda setting in the United Nations. The Handbook also addresses sub-national, national, and international governance levels, shedding light on agenda setting during crises.
The second edition Handbook remains an essential tool for students and academics in political science and public policy. Its up-to-date insights into agenda setting will greatly benefit policymakers and practitioners in politics, public administration and communications.