Public Works Management & Policy

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Description:Forging a dialogue between international academics and practitioners in the examination of civil infrastructure issues.As infrastructure issues become more complex, so do the challenges for those involved in public works management and policy. International professionals in the field need a central forum to keep them on the leading edge of knowledge, theory and practice. That forum is Public Works Management & Policy.Relevant, Practical ScholarshipPublic Works Management & Policy is dedicated to publishing analyses, research, and opinions to help shape the agenda for discussion and resolution of the broad and diverse issues facing the international infrastructure profession. The format of the journal is designed to bridge the gap between practitioner and academic discourse on civil infrastructure around the world. Recognizing that this dialogue has relevance for all audiences, Public Works Management & Policy seeks to keep you informed of the latest advances in the field by presenting the best work of both practitioners and academics.In the pages of Public Works Management & Policy you will find useful and valuable work on a wide range of topics, including: public infrastructure and the economy, public works institutions, functions and history, infrastructure development and financing infrastructure, engineering and project management, environmental planning and policy, public works service operations, performance and risk infrastructure, system maintenance and renewal, public works legal issues and risk management for infrastructure systems.Diverse, Interdisciplinary ScopeCivil infrastructure is an inherently broad field, embracing many disciplines of study and encompassing varied areas of practice. To address issues and opportunities in the field effectively, Public Works Management & Policy presents scholarship from many areas, including: engineering, environmental studies, public policy and analysis, public administration, urban affairs, planning science and technology, organization/management studies, public finance, economics, political science, history, sociology, education, and risk assessment and management.Comprehensive, Informative FeaturesTo fully explore the field of public works, Public Works Management & Policy contains innovative, thought-provoking scholarship written in accessible language, and with direct relevance to practice and policy. Features in Public Works Management & Policy include:Commentary... nationally and internationally prominent leaders in public works are invited to discuss their views on emerging issues, to keep you informed of what's new and important in the field.Research and Theory... peer-reviewed articles by practitioners and academics explore various aspects of public works with original and cutting-edge research, theory and analyses, to advance your knowledge and understanding of the field.Techniques, Cases and Issues... peer-reviewed articles which seek to enhance policy debate and managerial practice and present findings that you can apply to the field of public works, by explaining the application of a technique, describing the lessons from a case study, or presenting and evaluating the impact of a policy issue.Research Notes... peer-reviewed, short pieces about ongoing research keep practitioners and academics informed of advances and work in the field.Reviews... the findings of government reports, research from policy institutes, conferences or symposium proceedings, and books of interest are reviewed to keep you current on literature in the field.PWMP Dialogue... provides a forum for inquiries or comments on PWMP articles, suggested research or policy topics, and other information useful to public works professionals.

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Publisher Profile - SAGE Publications

Founded in 1981, SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd is a leading independent, academic and professional publisher of innovative, high-quality content. Globally, SAGE Publications came into being in 1965 and is the world's leading independent academic and professional publisher. Believing passionately that engaged scholarship lies at the heart of any healthy society and that education is intrinsically valuable, SAGE aims to be the world’s leading independent academic and professional publisher. This means playing a creative role in society by disseminating teaching and research on a global scale, the cornerstones of which are good, long-term relationships, a focus on our markets, and an ability to combine quality and innovation.