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An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, and Models of Public Policy Making
An Introduction to the Policy Process Theories Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making Author:Thomas A Birkland Thoroughly revised, reorganized, updated, and expanded, this widely-used text sets the balance and fills the gap between theory and practice in public policy studies. In a clear, conversational style, the author conveys the best current thinking on the policy process with an emphasis on accessibility and synthesis rather than novelty or abstract... more »ion. A newly added chapter surveys the social, economic, and demographic trends that are transforming the policy environment. The book makes generous use of visual aids and real-world examples that link theory to the concrete experience of practitioners. It includes chapter-at-a-glance outlines, definitions of key terms throughout, tabular and visual materials including cartoons, provocative review questions, annotated reading lists and a bibliography, as well as online materials for professor and students. « less