Birkland, Thomas A.
An introduction to the policy process : theories, concepts, and models of public policy making / by Thomas A. Birkland. - 3rd ed. - Armonk, NY : M.E. Sharpe, c2010. - xx, 339 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-323) and index.
Introducing the policy process -- An overview of the policy process -- The historical and structural context of public policy making -- Official actors and their roles in public policy -- Unofficial actors and their roles in public policy -- agenda setting, power, and interest groups -- Policies and policy types -- Policy design, policy tools, and decisions -- Policy implementation, failure, and learning -- Science and theory in the study of public policy.
9780765625328 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2010016536
Policy sciences.
Political planning--United States.
H97 / .B57 2010
320.6
An introduction to the policy process : theories, concepts, and models of public policy making / by Thomas A. Birkland. - 3rd ed. - Armonk, NY : M.E. Sharpe, c2010. - xx, 339 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-323) and index.
Introducing the policy process -- An overview of the policy process -- The historical and structural context of public policy making -- Official actors and their roles in public policy -- Unofficial actors and their roles in public policy -- agenda setting, power, and interest groups -- Policies and policy types -- Policy design, policy tools, and decisions -- Policy implementation, failure, and learning -- Science and theory in the study of public policy.
9780765625328 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2010016536
Policy sciences.
Political planning--United States.
H97 / .B57 2010
320.6