An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (893 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765614898 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorThomas A. . Birkland is the William T. Kretzer Professor of Public Policy in the Graduate School of Public Affairs at North Carolina State University
New for this edition are chapter-at-a-glance introductions; new case studies for major chapters; new Questions-for-Discussion; and sidebars for definitions.. 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. 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. 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
. Birkland is the William T. Kretzer Professor of Public Policy in the Graduate School of Public Affairs at North Carolina State University. Thomas A
"A clear public policy bookit is possible!" according to Robin Orlowski. This book explains how public policy is made, the types of models which could be used to make/evaluate a public policy, and an overview of how public policymaking fits into the American government process.Since most people have only learned about the three branches of government, they may not be certain how passed . "Solid introduction to the policy process" according to Steven Peterson. There are a number of books "out there" on the nature of the public policy process. This is one of the better textbooks on the subject.The book begins with a solid chapter on the nature of public policy and how we study the phenomenon. This flows into the second chapter, which focuses on the history of public polic. Easy to read Birkland's book, "An Introduction to the Policy Process," has made its way into many introductory classes to public policy. After reading the book, one can see why that's so: its easy-to-read language covers all the basic principles of public policy, and introduces the different parameters of which our elected offi