Book Review: Policy analysis in Germany

"Policy Analysis in Germany." Sonja Blum and Klaus Schubert (eds.). Policy Press. July 2013. --- This book aims to outline the development of policy analysis activities in Germany, identify its role in academic education and research, and examine its styles and methods. The authors focus on the role of policy analysis for governments and parliaments, for parties, social partners, and interest groups. Julia Himmrich finds that the volume grapples with the question of the role academics play in policy analysis by raising issues around independence, academic rigour, methodology, and political interest.