American Public Policy Problems: An Introductory Guide - Softcover

Bonser, Charles F.; McGregor Jr., Eugene B.; Oster Jr., Clinton V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130223611 ISBN 13: 9780130223616

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0130223611
• ISBN 13: 9780130223616
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 394