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An introduction to the policy process : theories, concepts, and models of public policy making / Thomas A. Birkland.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Birkland, Thomas A.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Policy sciences.
- Political planning--United States.
- Political planning.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xx, 339 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, [2011]
- System Details:
- text file
- Contents:
- Introducing the policy process
- Elements of the policy-making system
- The historical and structural contexts 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, policy tools, and decisions
- Policy implementation, failure, and learning
- Science and theory in the study of public policy.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781317476726
- 1317476727
- Publisher Number:
- 99985790059
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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