Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning - Hardcover

Patton, Carl; Sawicki, David; Clark, Jennifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138463213 ISBN 13: 9781138463219

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

Updated in its 3rd edition, Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning presents quickly applied methods for analyzing and resolving planning and policy issues at state, regional, and urban levels.
Divided into two parts, Methods which presents quick methods in nine chapters and is organized around the steps in the policy analysis process, and Cases which presents seven policy cases, ranging in degree of complexity, the text provides readers with the resources they need for effective policy planning and analysis. Quantitative and qualitative methods are systematically combined to address policy dilemmas and urban planning problems. Readers and analysts utilizing this text gain comprehensive skills and background needed to impact public policy.

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About the Author

Carl Patton is Professor Emeritus at Georgia State University, USA.
David Sawicki is Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.
Jennifer Clark is Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138463213
• ISBN 13: 9781138463219
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 480