An Introduction To The Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, And Models Of Public Policy Making - Couverture souple

Birkland, Thomas A

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0765614898 ISBN 13 : 9780765614896

Editeur : M.E. Sharpe, 2005

Synopsis

Now redesigned for increased user friendliness, this readable and practical introduction to the public policy process is intended for students in either traditional academic or professional programs at the undergraduate or graduate level. The author's direct writing style and extensive use of examples will also appeal to practitioners. The book offers an extensive overview of the best current thinking on the policy process, with an emphasis on accessibility and synthesis rather than novelty and abstraction. It has many features that make it equally useful as a ready reference, including myriad definitions throughout each chapter; an annotated bibliography; an introduction to web-based research, with a guide to the most important and reliable public policy research sites; and additional reading suggestions. New for this edition are chapter-at-a-glance introductions; new case studies for major chapters; new Questions-for-Discussion; and sidebars for definitions.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Thoroughly revised, reorganized, updated, and expanded, this widely-used text sets the balance and fills the gap between theory and practice in public policy studies. In a clear, conversational style, the author conveys the best current thinking on the policy process with an emphasis on accessibility and synthesis rather than novelty or abstraction. A newly added chapter surveys the social, economic, and demographic trends that are transforming the policy environment.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: M.E. Sharpe
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0765614898
• ISBN 13: 9780765614896
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible