Contracting for Change
contracts in health, social care, and other local government services
$359.97
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
17 July 1997
Summary
There has been much speculation about the introduction of the contract culture in the public services and its consequences for those involved (including service users). This book, which is based on original research, sets out to examine the impact of contracts in three areas of the public service: health, social services, and other government activities. These findings are set in the context of policy development for the public sector as awhole. Detailed case studies in selected areas revea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198289456 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198289456 |
| Author: | Kieron Walsh, Nicholas Deakin, Paula Smith, Peter Spurgeon, Neil Thomas |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 17 July 1997 |
| Weight: | 505g |
| Dimensions: | 242mm x 162mm x 18mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
`Excellent book … This analysis provides a detailed and incisive explanation of the various states of market and contract development in these public services … Both central and local actors engaged in trying to secure this fine balance would be well advised to begin by absorbing the key messages and insights offered in this volume.‘Health Service Journal
About The Author
Kieron Walsh
Nicholas Deakin is Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham. He has been Private Secretary to Minister of State 1962-3; Head of Central Policy Unit, GLC, 1972-80; Scientific Advisor, Department of Health, 1986-91; Vice-Chairman, Social Affairs Committee, ESRC, 1984-6; Chair, Social Policy Association, 1989-92.
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