The Palgrave International Handbook of Healthcare Policy and Governance

The Palgrave International Handbook of Healthcare Policy and Governance
Author: E. Kuhlmann
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 707
Release: 2016-01-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 113738493X

Starting with more general issues of healthcare policy and governance in a global perspective and using the lens of national case studies of healthcare reform, this handbook addresses key themes in the debates over changing healthcare policy.

The Palgrave International Handbook of Healthcare Policy and Governance

The Palgrave International Handbook of Healthcare Policy and Governance
Author: E. Kuhlmann
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 655
Release: 2016-01-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 113738493X

Starting with more general issues of healthcare policy and governance in a global perspective and using the lens of national case studies of healthcare reform, this handbook addresses key themes in the debates over changing healthcare policy.

The Palgrave Handbook of American Mental Health Policy

The Palgrave Handbook of American Mental Health Policy
Author: Howard H. Goldman
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 687
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3030119084

This handbook is the definitive resource for understanding current mental health policy controversies, options, and implementation strategies. It offers a thorough review of major issues in mental health policy to inform the policy-making process, presenting the pros and cons of controversial, significant issues through close analyses of data. Some of the topics covered are the effectiveness of various biomedical and psychosocial interventions, the role of mental illness in violence, and the effectiveness of coercive strategies. The handbook presents cases for conditions in which specialized mental health services are needed and those in which it might be better to deliver mental health treatment in mainstream health and social services settings. It also examines the balance between federal, state, and local authority, and the financing models for delivery of efficient and effective mental health services. It is aimed for an audience of policy-makers, researchers, and informed citizens that can contribute to future policy deliberations.

Routledge Handbook of the Welfare State

Routledge Handbook of the Welfare State
Author: Bent Greve
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 716
Release: 2018-06-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351800558

Forty-five contributions from renowned international specialists in the field provide readers with expert analysis of the core issues related to the welfare state, including regional depictions of welfare states around the globe. The second edition of the Routledge Handbook of the Welfare State combines essays on methodologies, core concepts and central policy areas to produce a comprehensive understanding of what ‘the welfare state’ means around the world. In the aftermath of the credit crunch, the Handbook addresses some of the many questions about the welfare state. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include an in-depth analysis of societal changes in recent years. New articles can be found on topics such as: the impact of ideas, well-being, migration, globalisation, India, welfare typologies, homelessness and long-term care. This volume will be an invaluable reference book for students and scholars throughout the social sciences, particularly in sociology, social policy, public policy, international relations, politics and gender studies.

The Handbook of Global Health Policy

The Handbook of Global Health Policy
Author: Garrett W. Brown
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1118509609

The Handbook of Global Health Policy provides a definitive source of the key areas in the field. It examines the ethical and practical dimensions of new and current policy models and their effect on the future development of global health and policy. Maps out key debates and policy structures involved in all areas of global health policy Isolates and examines new policy initiatives in global health policy Provides an examination of these initiatives that captures both the ethical/critical as well as practical/empirical dimensions involved with global health policy, global health policy formation and its implications Confronts the theoretical and practical questions of ‘who gets what and why’ and ‘how, when and where?’ Captures the views of a wide array of scholars and practitioners, including from low- and middle-income countries, to ensure an inclusive view of current policy debates

The Palgrave Handbook of Gender and Healthcare

The Palgrave Handbook of Gender and Healthcare
Author: E. Kuhlmann
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2012-06-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1137295406

An authoritative, state-of-the-art collection that brings together key experts to provide an overview of the field. This new paperback edition includes 3 new chapters on human resources and health, end-of-life care and complementary and alternative medicine as well as thorough updates to the introduction and conclusion.

The Palgrave Handbook of Local Governance in Contemporary China

The Palgrave Handbook of Local Governance in Contemporary China
Author: Jianxing Yu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 767
Release: 2019-01-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9811327998

This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of local governance in China, and offers original analysis of key factors underpinning trends in this field drawing on the expertise of scholars both inside and outside China. It explores and analyzes the dynamic interaction and collaboration among multiple governmental and non-governmental actors and social sectors with an interest in the conduct of public affairs to address horizontal challenges faced by the local government, society, economy, and civil community and considers key issues such as governance in urban and rural areas, the impact of technology on governance and related issues of education, healthcare, environment and energy. As the result of a global and interdisciplinary collaboration of leading experts, this Handbook offers a cutting-edge insight into the characteristics, challenges and trends of local governance and emphasizes the promotion of good governance and democratic development in China.

The Palgrave International Handbook of Higher Education Policy and Governance

The Palgrave International Handbook of Higher Education Policy and Governance
Author: Jeroen Huisman
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 869
Release: 2016-04-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1137456175

This state-of-the-art reference collection addresses the major themes, theories and key concepts related to higher education policy and governance on an international scale in one accessible volume. Mapping the field and showcasing current research and theorizations from diverse perspectives and authoritative scholars, this essential guide will assist readers in navigating the myriad concepts and themes involved in higher education policy and governance research and practice. Split into two sections, the first explores a range of policy concepts, theories and methods including governance models, policy instruments, institutionalism and organizational change, new public management and multi-level governance. The second section addresses salient themes such as institutional governance, funding, quality, employability, accountability, university rankings, widening participation, gender, inequalities, technology, student involvement and the role of higher education in society. Global in its perspective and definitive in content, this one-stop volume will be an indispensable reference resource for a wide range of academics, students and researchers in the fields of education, education policy, sociology, social and public policy, political science and for leadership.

Intelligent Health Policy

Intelligent Health Policy
Author: Petri Virtanen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2017-11-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319695967

This book provides a general overview of intelligence in health policy, health-care organizations and health services in the light of the current EU digital agenda, which aims to make health data and e-health tools publicly available. The first part analyses the implications of knowledge management and decision-making procedures for intelligent health policies and governance. The second part discusses in detail the concept of intelligence and illustrates why the perspective of organizational intelligence offers a solution to contemporary problems in health care, while the third part focuses on intelligent leadership models in health-care organizations. Providing a guide to new ways of understanding, developing, and reforming health policy and health services, it appeals to scholars as well as decision-makers in health governance and health-care institutions.

Comparative Health Policy

Comparative Health Policy
Author: Robert H. Blank
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2017-10-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 113754497X

A broad-ranging introduction to the provision, funding and governance of health care across a variety of systems. This revised fifth edition incorporates additional material on low/middle income countries, as well as broadened coverage relating to healthcare outside of hospitals and the ever-increasing diversity of the healthcare workforce today.