Introducing Public Policy

Name: Introducing Public Policy
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ISBN: 9780321088833

ISBN-10: 0321088832

ISBN-13: 9780321088833

Edition: 2008

Authors: Jay M. Shafritz, Christopher P. Borick

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"This new book by celebrated collaborators Jay Shafritz and Christopher Borick takes a unique doctrinal approach to introducing public policy, presenting the evolution and implementation of policies in terms of their underlying doctrines. " While it is generally accepted that the doctrines of the political parties heavily influence the policies they advocate, "Introducing Public Policy" uses this overall context to shape and define its presentation of the policymaking process. Within this doctrinal framework, the text explores the development of public policy from its ideological roots to its dynamic application today, maintaining a lively, often humorous tone and interdisciplinary…

Book details

List price: $99.20
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Longman Publishing
Publication date: 7/17/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 416
Size: 9.57" wide x 7.87" long x 0.79" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English



Preface



The Framework of Public Policy



Defining Public Policy



The Study of Public Policy



The Public Policymaking System



Formal Policy Development



Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation



The Doctrinal Approach to Understanding Public Policy



Public Policy Areas



Economic Policy



Education Policy



Environmental Policy



Welfare Policy



Civil Rights Policy



Foreign & Defense Policy



Criminal Justice Policy



Health Care Policy


Each chapter ends with: Summary


Key Concepts


Bibliography


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