Public Policymaking: An Introduction

Anderson, James E.

ISBN 10: 0618506861 / ISBN 13: 9780618506866

Published by Cengage Learning (edition 6), 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Public Policymaking: An Introduction
• Publisher: Cengage Learning (edition 6)
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618506861
• ISBN 13: 9780618506866
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 6.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

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 to illustrate how general ideas are applied to specific policy issues.

• Recent policy enactments dissected for discussion include the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, the 2002 National Commission on Terrorist Attacks, 1996 Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act, and the PATRIOT Act.
• Up-to-date examples?including coverage of Election 2004?help students make sense of difficult topics.

About the Author

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.