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An Introduction To The Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, And Models Of Public Policy Making
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Now In A Thoroughly Revised Fifth Edition, An Introduction To The Policy Process Provides Students At All Levels With An Accessible, Readable, And Affordable Introduction To The Field Of Public Policy. In Keeping With Prior Editions, Author Tom Birkland Conveys The Best Current Thinking On The Policy Process In A Clear, Conversational Style. Designed To Address New Developments In Both Policy Theory And Policy Making, The Fifth Edition Includes Examinations Of:The Brexit Referendum Result And Its Effects On The Uk, European Union, And World Politics, As Well As The 2016 Election Of Donald Trump As President Of The United States, And The Ways In Which These Events Have Caused Voters And Policy Makers To Rethink Their Assumptions;Changes To The Media Environment, Including The Decline Of Newspapers And Television News, The Growth Of Social Media, And The Emergence Of Fake News;New Policy Theory Developments Like The Emergence Of The Narrative Policy Framework And Continued And Newer Applications Of Existing Theories Of Policy Process Like Advocacy Coalitions, Multiple Streams, Punctuated Equilibrium, And Institutional Analysis And Development; Andallnew And Updated Chapter At A Glance Outlines, Definitions Of Key Terms, Provocative Review Questions, Recommended Reading, Visual Aids And Case Studies, Theoretical Literature, And Preentation Slides And Test Banks To Make Teaching From The Book Easier Than Ever.Firmly Grounded In Both Social Science And Political Science, An Introduction To The Policy Process Provides The Most Uptodate And Thorough Overview Of The Theory And Practice Of The Policy Process, Ideal For Upperlevel Undergraduate And Introductory Graduate Courses In Public Policy, Public Administration, And Political Science Programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'An Introduction to the Policy Process'? A: The book provides an accessible introduction to public policy, exploring theories, concepts, and models of the policy process, with a focus on recent developments in policy theory and practice.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'An Introduction to the Policy Process' is Thomas A. Birkland.
- Q: When was the fifth edition published? A: The fifth edition of the book was published on July 3, 2019.
- Q: What topics are covered in the fifth edition? A: The fifth edition includes examinations of events like the Brexit referendum, the 2016 U.S. presidential election, changes in media environments, and new developments in policy theory.
- Q: Is this book suitable for graduate-level courses? A: Yes, 'An Introduction to the Policy Process' is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and introductory graduate courses in Public Policy, Public Administration, and Political Science.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 430 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any additional resources included with the book? A: Yes, the book includes chapter outlines, definitions of key terms, review questions, recommended reading, visual aids, case studies, presentation slides, and test banks.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Specific Topics in public policy.