Birkland, Thomas A. <br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-323) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780765625328 (pbk. : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010016536 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Policy sciences.<br/>Political planning--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>H97  / .B57 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>320.6