Conflict and Rhetoric in French Policymaking
| Author | : Frank R. Baumgartner |
| Publisher | : University of Pittsburgh Pre |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2010-11-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780822976639 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0822976633 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (633 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Conflict and Rhetoric in French Policymaking by : Frank R. Baumgartner
Download or read book Conflict and Rhetoric in French Policymaking written by Frank R. Baumgartner and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Education policy provides a fertile ground for analyzing the perennial tug-of-war between interest groups and public officials. Baumgartner considers thirty examples of French education policymaking during the early 1980s using a combination of documentary evidence, interviews with more than 100 politicians, civil servants, members of parliament, union and interest group leaders, and a thorough analysis of press coverage of education topics.