Review of Collaboration and Public Policy: Agency in the Pursuit of Public Purpose: Helen Sullivan. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022. pp. xix, 267. eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-09585-6; Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-09584-9; Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-09587-0.

The book "Collaboration and Public Policy: Agency in the Pursuit of Public Purpose" by Helen Sullivan explores the intersection of collaboration and public policy in contemporary governance. The author defines collaboration as a stable configuration of rules, resources, and relationships that enables actors to work together towards public purposes. The book presents an innovative analytical framework that incorporates collaboration domains and public policy elements, emphasizing the role of human agency. Each chapter focuses on a different element of public policy and provides theoretical explanations and real-world case studies. The book challenges the traditional institutional perspective and offers valuable insights for policymakers and scholars. However, it could benefit from further exploration of external factors that shape agency in different administrative settings. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive examination of collaboration in public policy and serves as a valuable resource for further discussions and future policies. [Extracted from the article]