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
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