Policy Analysis: Concepts and Practice (4th Edition)

Weimer, David; Vining, Aidan R.

ISBN 10: 0131830015 / ISBN 13: 9780131830011

Published by Prentice Hall, 2004

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Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # 3IITB9000H1E_ns

Bibliographic Details

Title: Policy Analysis: Concepts and Practice (4th ...

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Acceptable

Edition: 4th Edition

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Synopsis:

This book both introduces and explores the hows and whys of the practices of public policy. It provides reality-based practical advice about how to actually conduct policy analysis and demonstrate the application of advanced analytic techniques. A five-part organization emphasizes that policy analysis is client-oriented and raises ethical issues; provides rationales for public policy— describing the limitations to effective public policy and generic policy solutions; gives practical advice about implementing policy analysis; presents several examples illustrating how analysts have approached policy problems and the differences that their efforts have made; and summarizes the role and work of the analyst and challenges the analyst to both “do-well and do-good.” For individuals interested in policy analysis and the analytical process.

From the Publisher:

An introduction to the practices of public policy -- and an examination of the conceptual foundation of their rationales.