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The Art of the Game: Understanding Public Policy (with Infotrac ) [With Infotrac]
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Book Overview
Defines the dynamics of public policy and elucidates the complexity intrinsic to each stage of the policy process for American politics and society. Illustrating concepts and theories relevant to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0534529046
ISBN13:9780534529048
Release Date:January 2003
Publisher:Wadsworth Publishing Company
Length:335 Pages
Weight:5.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.5" x 9.1"
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Good introduction to public policy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is a good introduction to the study of public policy. It covers a wide range of topics. It begins by looking at basic concepts in the study of public policy--from power to representation to basic values (e.g., efficiency, equality, justice). It also begins by examining key actors and institutions in the policy process. Next, the volume addresses basic theories of the policy process (e.g., rational choice, stages of the policy process, and so on). It goes on to explore the various stages of the process, from problem identification and recognition to agenda setting to policy design and formulation to policy adoption to policy implementation to policy evaluation and, finally, to policy change or termination. The final segment of the book summarizes the politics of policy issues such as environmental policy, education policy, health care policy, and so on. The last chapter is a useful summary of the book. Overall, this is a solid introduction to the study of public policy. It provides a wide ranging introduction to the subject in a competently written manner.
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