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Professional Developments in Policy Studies: (Contributions in Political Science)
Professional Developments in Policy Studies - Contributions in Political Science Author:Stuart S. Nagel, Miriam K. Mills This is an insightful overview of what is happening at the cutting edge of professional public policy analysis. Written by a well-known expert, the survey assesses the many and varied aspects of the policy studies discipline. Nagel suggests ways for professionals to become more effective and interdisciplinary in their approaches to dealing with ... more »public policy. He analyzes cross-cutting governmental activities and different theoretical perspectives. He points to means for achieving policy goals, for selecting among alternative policies, and to the organizations and institutions that are concerned with public policy.« less