16 October 2018
Palgrave Macmillan is launching a new format of short, accessible books written by academics with direct policymaking experience. The books are designed to appeal to a wide audience, with summaries on policy implications and recommendations for action.
First books in the series are:
- How Does Government Listen to Scientists? by Claire Craig, discussing how interdisciplinary knowledge transfer can help speed up the development and use of practical insights for science in government, specifically around climate change, risk, disease prevention and artificial intelligence. Claire Craig CBE is Chief Science Policy Officer at the Royal Society and previously led the Government Office for Science on behalf of two UK Government Chief Scientific Advisors.
- The End of Whitehall? by Patrick Diamond, arguing that the system of government in Britain is being radically reshaped. The book provides an account of institutional change at a critical moment in UK politics, covering the Brexit process, the impact of austerity, and challenges, such as climate change and an ageing society. Patrick Diamond held a number of senior posts in British central government between 2000 and 2010, and was formally Head of Policy Planning in 10 Downing Street.
- Will Brexit Damage our Security and Defence? by Simon Duke, offering a critical analysis of the consequences of Brexit for crisis management, internal security and defence industries in both the UK and EU. Simon Duke is a policy expert with experience at the European Institute of Public Administration, the European Parliament and NATO.
Palgrave Macmillan has published policy titles for many years and launched its formal Public Policy list in 2015. This new format aims to draw together academic and practical insights around public policy that co-exist in the field but are rarely brought together in a succinct and easily digestible form.