An Introduction to the Policy Process
Theories, Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making
3rd Edition
Published on 18. September 2015
Book
Hardback
339 pages
978-1-138-17046-9 (ISBN)
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
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-17046-9 (9781138170469)
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New editions
Thomas A. Birkland
An Introduction to the Policy Process
Theories, Concepts, and Models of Public Policy Making
Book
09/2015
4th Edition
Routledge
€207.98
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Additional editions
Thomas A. Birkland
An Introduction to the Policy Process
Theories, Concepts and Models of Public Policy Making
Book
12/2010
3rd 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