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Public Policymaking
James E. Anderson
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Description for Public Policymaking
Paperback. Focuses on the process behind the crafting of legislation. In this book, each chapter features at least one case study that illustrates how general ideas are applied to specific policy issues. It provides updates based on the 2012 election and revised case studies. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPP; JPQB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 405 x 16. Weight in Grams: 488.
To explain the fundamentals of public policy, this best-selling text focuses on the process behind the crafting of legislation. By examining the individual steps-from identifying a problem, to agenda setting, to evaluation, revision, or termination of a policy-students are able to see how different factors influence the creation of policy. Each chapter features at least one case study that illustrates how general ideas are applied to specific policy issues. This new Eighth Edition provides thoughtful updates based on the 2012 election and completely revised case studies.
To explain the fundamentals of public policy, this best-selling text focuses on the process behind the crafting of legislation. By examining the individual steps-from identifying a problem, to agenda setting, to evaluation, revision, or termination of a policy-students are able to see how different factors influence the creation of policy. Each chapter features at least one case study that illustrates how general ideas are applied to specific policy issues. This new Eighth Edition provides thoughtful updates based on the 2012 election and completely revised case studies.
Product Details
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Belmont, CA, United States
ISBN
9781285735283
SKU
V9781285735283
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99-2
About James E. Anderson
James Anderson (Texas A&M University) is the former President of the Policy Studies Organization and Secretary of the American Political Science Association. He has served as both President and Vice-President/Program Chair of the Southern Political Science Association and as President of the Southwestern Political Science Association.
Reviews for Public Policymaking
1. The Study of Public Policy. 2. The Policy-Makers and Their Environment. 3. Policy Formation: Problems, Agendas, and Formulation. 4. Policy Adoption. 5. Budgeting and Public Policy. 6. Policy Implementation. 7. Policy Impact, Evaluation, and Change. 8. Concluding Comments.