This wide-ranging text assesses the extent to which policy problems and responses in different countries have common causes or spring from specific national circumstances. The third edition has been revised throughout and now includes details of recent reforms in Germany and Netherlands, an increased number of examples from within Asia, and boxed histories on the development of the health systems covered. Also available is a companion website with extra features to accompany the text, please take a look by clicking below - http://www.palgrave.com/politics/blank/