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Book SynopsisThis volume reflects on two decades of Welsh devolution, and a contributes to debate on its significance and future course. Drawing on previously unpublished interviews undertaken by the late Professor Michael Sullivan with key protagonists in Welsh devolution, and with expert analysis from leading researchers in different disciplines and fields of policy, the book examines what has been described as the emergence through devolution of a 'Welsh stripe' in social democracy. While the volume editors conclude this epithet, coined by Professor Sullivan, is apt, this collection of essays also presents a complex, multi-faceted picture of the drivers of policy, of continuity from the pre-devolution era, as well as change driven by factors within and without Wales. A mixed picture emerges, featuring variously (and in various combinations of) boldness of ambition, distinctive ideological positioning, homegrown priority-setting, the frustrations of the devolution settlement, and adverse (arguably unfair) international comparisons.
Table of ContentsTables and illustrations About the Contributors Foreword by Prys Morgan Preface and acknowledgements Abbreviations and terms Editors' Introduction Aled Eirug and Jane Williams Chapter One The Sullivan Dialogues Aled Eirug Chapter Two Iechyd Da? Devolution and health care Ceri J. Phillips Chapter Three Education in Wales since Devolution David Egan Chapter Four Economic Development in Wales: Evolution and Revolution Gareth Davies Chapter Five Welsh Devolution and the Quest for Sustainable Development: Into a New Era Terry Marsden Chapter Six Civil Society, Equalities and Inclusion Elin Royles and Paul Chaney Chapter Seven Threads in Policy on Children and Young People: Rights, Welfare and Well-being Jane Williams Chapter Eight Towards a million speakers? Welsh language policy post-devolution Huw Lewis and Elin Royles Chapter Nine Wales and the World Geraint Talfan-Davies
