
American Public Policy Problems
An Introductory Guide
Pearson (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 7. April 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
394 pages
978-0-13-022361-6 (ISBN)
Description
For undergraduate-level courses in Public Affairs, Public Policy, and Policy Research Methods, in departments of Public Affairs or Political Science.
Previously titled Policy Choices and Public Action, this text is a comprehensive guide for understanding and participating in the discussion and debate on American public affairs decision making. The multidisciplinary author team offers a many-faceted examination of policy problems covering the economic, political, and social agenda of the nation. The text balances the traditional descriptive approach with a problem-solving "professional" approach-i.e., it presents a series of public problems and invites consideration of possible solutions. Designed to encompass the broader scope of public affairs as well as political science, it takes a global perspective in examining the processes by which policies are developed, implemented, managed, and changed, highlighting the role of government agencies and bureaucracies along with non-governmental organizations.
Previously titled Policy Choices and Public Action, this text is a comprehensive guide for understanding and participating in the discussion and debate on American public affairs decision making. The multidisciplinary author team offers a many-faceted examination of policy problems covering the economic, political, and social agenda of the nation. The text balances the traditional descriptive approach with a problem-solving "professional" approach-i.e., it presents a series of public problems and invites consideration of possible solutions. Designed to encompass the broader scope of public affairs as well as political science, it takes a global perspective in examining the processes by which policies are developed, implemented, managed, and changed, highlighting the role of government agencies and bureaucracies along with non-governmental organizations.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-022361-6 (9780130223616)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. The American Public.
2. Who Needs Government?
3. Making Public Policy.
4. Government Regulation.
5. Economic Stabilization and Growth.
6. U.S. Policy in a Global Economy.
7. Poverty and Welfare: A Heartless Society?
8. The Mirage of Health Security.
9. Education and the Human Capital Challenge.
10. Environmental Policy.
11. Agricultural Policy: Back to the Market.
12. Natural Resource Policy: Threats of Running Out.
13. Transportation Policy: Taming the Automobile.
14. Implementing Public Policy: Management Matters!
Appendix: Quick Guide to the Internet.
Glossary.
Index.
2. Who Needs Government?
3. Making Public Policy.
4. Government Regulation.
5. Economic Stabilization and Growth.
6. U.S. Policy in a Global Economy.
7. Poverty and Welfare: A Heartless Society?
8. The Mirage of Health Security.
9. Education and the Human Capital Challenge.
10. Environmental Policy.
11. Agricultural Policy: Back to the Market.
12. Natural Resource Policy: Threats of Running Out.
13. Transportation Policy: Taming the Automobile.
14. Implementing Public Policy: Management Matters!
Appendix: Quick Guide to the Internet.
Glossary.
Index.