Machine derived contents note: Preface -- 1. Introduction Martin Harrop -- Part I. Countries: 2. France Ella Ritchie -- 3. Japan Ian Neary -- 4. United Kingdom Martin Harrop -- 5. United States Rod Hague -- Part II. Sectors: 6. Industrial policy Philip Daniels -- 7. Health policy Martin Harrop -- 8. Ethnic minorities Ian Neary 9. Law and order Ella Ritchie -- Part III. Perspectives: 10. Implementation Michael Clarke -- 11. Evaluation Peter Jones -- 12. Comparison Martin Harrop -- Appendix -- Index