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An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making - Softcover

Birkland, Thomas A

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9780765614896: An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making
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ISBN 10: 0765614898 ISBN 13: 9780765614896
Publisher: Routledge, 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.

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About the Author

Thomas A. Birkland is the William T. Kretzer Professor of Public Policy in the Graduate School of Public Affairs at North Carolina State University.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0765614898
ISBN 13 
9780765614896
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
288
Rating
  • 3.58 out of 5 stars
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