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An introduction to the policy process :

Birkland, Thomas A.

An introduction to the policy process : theories, concepts, and models of public policy making / Thomas A. Birkland. - 2nd ed. - Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c2005. - xxi, 297 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-279) and index.

The study and practice of public policy -- 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 and policy tools -- Policy implementation and policy failure -- Putting it all together : models of the policy process -- Appendix : Public policy research on the web.

0765614898 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2005000001


Policy sciences.
Political planning--United States.

JK 468.P64 / B58 2005

320.6/0973

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