Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies, 2nd Edition (Longman Classics in Political Science)

John W. Kingdon

ISBN 10: 0321121856 / ISBN 13: 9780321121851

Published by Longman Pub Group, 2002

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This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0321121856.A

Bibliographic Details

Title: Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies, ...

Publisher: Longman Pub Group

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: acceptable

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

Re-issued as part of the "Longman Classics in Political Science" series, Kingdon's renowned work features a new Foreword exploring the book's historical and enduring contributions.

Kingdon's landmark work on agenda setting and policy formation is now offered in a Longman Classics Edition. This enduring work of original research, drawn from interviews with people in the U.S. federal government over the course of four years, examines the questions of how issues get to be issues for legislators. The book grapples with the questions: How do subjects come to officials' attention? How are the alternatives from which they choose generated? How is the governmental agenda set? Why does an idea's time come when it does? Hailed as one of the finest books about public policy- making, and winner of the 1994 Aaron Wildavsky Award, this book's rich detail and engaging prose make it a text that both students and instructors will savor.