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Politics and Public Policy: Strategic Actors and Policy Domains,Used
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Getting beyond the traditional policy cycle discussed in most textbooks, the fully updated fourth edition of Politics and Public Policy offers a more comprehensive and realistic view of policymaking in the United Statesone that looks beyond the jockeying between presidents and members of Congress, and explores the influence of corporate leaders, interest groups, bureaucrats, judges, and journalists. The book explores six distinct, yet connected, policy domains: Boardroom Politics (decisions by business leaders and professionals); Bureaucratic Politics (rulemaking and adjudication by administrators); Cloakroom Politics (lawmaking by legislators); Chief Executive Politics (decision making by presidents, governors, mayors, and their advisers); Courtroom Politics (rulings by judges); and Living Room Politics (opinions expressed through the mass media, grassroots movements, political activists, and voters).The authors unique framework prepares students to evaluate the strategies of various political actors within each domain.
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- Q: What topics does 'Politics and Public Policy' cover? A: The book covers a comprehensive view of policymaking in the United States, exploring six distinct policy domains: Boardroom Politics, Bureaucratic Politics, Cloakroom Politics, Chief Executive Politics, Courtroom Politics, and Living Room Politics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Politics and Public Policy' is authored by Donald C. Baumer.
- Q: What is the edition and publication date of this book? A: This is the fourth edition of the book, published on July 24, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is designed to prepare students to evaluate the strategies of various political actors within each policy domain, making it suitable for academic use.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Politics and Public Policy' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book provide a different perspective from traditional policy textbooks? A: Yes, it goes beyond the traditional policy cycle and offers a more realistic view of the complexities involved in U.S. policymaking.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the influence of different political actors? A: Absolutely, the book explores the influence of corporate leaders, interest groups, bureaucrats, judges, and journalists on policymaking.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to others on public policy? A: Its unique framework focuses on connecting different policy domains and the strategic roles of various actors, providing a more holistic understanding of public policy.