Bringing Bourdieu's Theory of Fields to Critical Policy Analysis

Advances in Critical Policy Studies series

编辑文森特•杜布瓦社会学教授nd Political Science, Sciences Po, University of Strasbourg, France, researcher at SAGE (UMR CNRS 7363)

Laying down the foundations of a critical sociological approach to the interdisciplinary domain of public policy, this insightful book presents the first systematic reflection on the use of Bourdieu’s theory of social fields to analyse policy processes. Engaging with theoretical dimensions, it provides innovative methodological tools, both quantitative and qualitative in nature. Bringing together an array of eminent contributors and case studies from across the globe, it presents theoretical and methodological insights, as well as empirical information on national cases and policy sectors.

‘At last, a book on policy analysis which tackles head on power and its unequal distribution between policymakers. The authors not only use Bourdieu’s concept of the field to unpack power relations in a range of issue areas but also make significant contributions to Bourdieusien sociology and social theory.’
– Andy Smith, University of Bordeaux, France