Understanding Public Policy (12th Edition)

Thomas R. Dye

ISBN 10: 0136131476 / ISBN 13: 9780136131472

Published by Prentice Hall, 2007

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Synopsis:

For undergraduate-level courses in Public Policy.

 

Understanding Public Policy is not only an introduction to the study of public policy, but also an introduction to the models that political scientists use to describe and explain political life.

 

This leading  introduction to public policy is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with concrete tools for not only understanding public policy in general, but for analyzing specific public policies. It focuses on what policies governments pursue, why governments pursue the policies they do, and what the consequences of these policies are. Very contemporary in perspective, it introduces eight analytical models currently used by political scientists to describe and explain political life and then, using these various analytical models—singly and in combination—explores specific public policies in a variety of key domestic policy areas.

About the Author:

Formerly Professor of Government at Florida State University, Thomas Dye is President of the Lincoln Center for Public Service. He was University Teacher of the Year in 1987. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Dye is the author of numerous books and articles on American government and public policy. He has served as president of the Southern Political Science Association, president of the Policy Studies Organization, and secretary of the American Political Science Association. Additional information is available at www.thomasrdye.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Public Policy (12th Edition)
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket