J.A Chandler is Emeritus Professor of Local Governance in the Faculty of Organisation and Management at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. He has published extensively in the field of public policy and administration with a particular emphasis on local governance.

• 1. Introduction2. The Legacy of the 'Scientific' Origins of Policy Studies3. Subjective Approaches4. Policy, Ideology and Ideas5. Self-Interest6. Ethics and Public Policy7. Policy and Power8. Public Policy in Autocracies9. Liberal Democracy10. Networks and the Advocacy Coalition Framework11. Getting Policy on the Agenda12. Evaluation and Validation13. Refining Policy Towards Legitimation14. Implementation 15. Policy Evolution16. Success and Failure17. Deliberative Policy Making18. Conclusion

‘This is a cogent and well written exposition of the complex nature of the public policy process. It is a process shot through with differing values and self interest. Yet, as the book rightly argues seeking policy solutions to complex problems is a crucial part of the political realm. A key strength of the book is the way it combines theoretical analysis and a discussion of some of the key policy challenges of today.’ - Hugh Atkinson, London South Bank University, UK.‘In Public Policy and Private Interest Jim Chandler gives the public policy text book a much needed make-over. Chandler covers a wide range of thinkers, concepts and debates expertly and with a welcome lightness of touch. The book will be an invaluable text for any undergraduate or masters level public policy course.’ – Jonathan Davies, De Montfort University, UK.