The Art of the Game
Understanding Public Policy
Published on 16. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
348 pages
978-0-534-52904-8 (ISBN)
Description
THE ART OF THE GAME defines the dynamics of public policy, elucidates the complexity intrinsic to each stage of the policy process, and delves into the implications of public policy for American politics and society. Illustrating concepts and theories relevant to the policy process, the text incorporates contemporary examples with a variety of creative exercises that develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the subject matter. Underscoring this approach is a desire to combine both academic and applied perspectives. This approach helps readers to comprehend the significance of each stage and the dynamics of the policy process. In other words, rather than offering mere description or a standard explanation of the subject matter, THE ART OF THE GAME merges solid coverage of theoretical principles with an applied policy approach.
THE ART OF THE GAME defines the dynamics of public policy, elucidates the complexity intrinsic to each stage of the policy process, and delves into the implications of public policy for American politics and society. Illustrating concepts and theories relevant to the policy process, the text incorporates contemporary examples with a variety of creative exercises that develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the subject matter. Underscoring this approach is a desire to combine both academic and applied perspectives. This approach helps readers to comprehend the significance of each stage and the dynamics of the policy process. In other words, rather than offering mere description or a standard explanation of the subject matter, THE ART OF THE GAME merges solid coverage of theoretical principles with an applied policy approach.
THE ART OF THE GAME defines the dynamics of public policy, elucidates the complexity intrinsic to each stage of the policy process, and delves into the implications of public policy for American politics and society. Illustrating concepts and theories relevant to the policy process, the text incorporates contemporary examples with a variety of creative exercises that develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the subject matter. Underscoring this approach is a desire to combine both academic and applied perspectives. This approach helps readers to comprehend the significance of each stage and the dynamics of the policy process. In other words, rather than offering mere description or a standard explanation of the subject matter, THE ART OF THE GAME merges solid coverage of theoretical principles with an applied policy approach.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-52904-8 (9780534529048)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I: THE FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC POLICY. 1. The Language of Public Policy: Critical Concepts. 2. The What: Policy Typologies, Policy Tools, and the Policymaking Process. 3. The Where: Institutional Structure, Legislative Centers, and Policy Arenas. 4. The Who: The Policymaking Actors. Part II: UNDERSTANDING HOW POLICY IS MADE. 5. The Policy Process: Diverse Models and Theories. 6. Problem Identification: Recognition of Problems and Issues. 7. Agenda Setting: A Theoretical Understanding. 8. Policy Design and Formulation. 9. Policy Adoption: Decisions and Strategies. 10. Policy Implementation: Execution of Policy Solutions. 11. Policy Evaluation: The Assessment of Executed Policy Solutions. 12. Policy Change or Termination. Part III: POLICY ARENAS: EXPLORING THE POLICY PROCESS. 13. Environmental Policy: The Defining and Identification of a Problem. 14. Education Policy: Setting and Building an Agenda. 15. Health Care Policy: Designing Policy Alternatives. 16. Welfare Policy: Formulation and Legitimation of Policy Solutions. 17. Immigration Policy: Implementing and Evaluating Policy Solutions. 18. Defense Policy: Change or Terminating Policies. Part IV: THE ART OF THE GAME. 19. Understanding Choices and Decisions.