Argues that novel insights into the nature of policy change in school choice can be gained by considering the behavior of policy entrepreneurs. Explores the role of entrepreneurs in the market process, then presents empirical work that tests elements of the theory of policy entrepreneurs and clarifies how policy entrepreneurs work to secure policy change. Reviews explanations for policy change from the past few decades, shows how entrepreneurs develop innovations, and looks closely at ways that policy entrepreneurs use social and professional networks as resources. The author is affiliated with Michigan State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Michael Mintrom is the Monash Chair Professor of Public Sector Management and academic director of the Executive Master of Public Administrations at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.
"Essential reading for all sides of the school choice debate, and anyone who wants to create new education policy. Combines theory and practice to provide a roadmap for the next generation of policy innovators."―Michael Kirst, professor of education, Stanford University
"Mintrom's excellent book adds substantially to two important areas of research: on policy diffusion and the role of political entrepreneurs in that process; and on educational choice and its rapid spread in the United States."―John Witte, director, Robert M. LaFollette Institute of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin
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