
An Introduction to the Policy Process
Theories, Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making
Thomas A. Birkland(Author)
M.E. Sharpe (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 15. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
372 pages
978-0-7656-2532-8 (ISBN)
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Description
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 abstraction. A newly added chapter surveys the social, economic, and demographic trends that are transforming the policy environment.
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Edition
3rd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Armonk
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7656-2532-8 (9780765625328)
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An Introduction to the Policy Process
Theories, Concepts, and Models of Public Policy Making
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09/2015
4th Edition
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Thomas A. Birkland
An Introduction to the Policy Process
Theories, Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making
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09/2015
3rd Edition
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Thomas A. Birkland
An Introduction to the Policy Process
Theories, Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making
Book
06/2005
2nd Edition
M.E. Sharpe
€59.60
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Person
Thomas A. Birkland is the William T. Kretzer Professor of Public Policy in the Graduate School of Public Affairs at North Carolina State University.
Content
1. Introducing the Policy Process 2. Elements of the Policy-Making System 3. The Historical and Structural Contexts of Public Policy Making of Public Policy Making ext 4. Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy 5. Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy 6. Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups 7. Policies and Policy Types 8. Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions 9. Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning 10. Science and Theory in the Study of Public Policy