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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521122767
ISBN-139780521122764
eBay Product ID (ePID)221457629
Product Key Features
Number of Pages506 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDemocratic Policymaking : an Analytic Approach
SubjectPublic Policy / General, Public Affairs & Administration, American Government / General
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science
AuthorMark A. Souva, Christopher Reenock, Charles Barrilleaux
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight37 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2016-015780
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal320.60973
Table Of ContentPreface; 1. Public policy models; 2. Individuals and social dilemmas; 3. Public policy as a solution to social problems; 4. Scientific inquiry and uncertainty; 5. The economy and income security; 6. Environmental policy; 7. Health policy; 8. Education; 9. Crime and punishment; 10. Civil rights; 11. Homeland security; 12. Immigration policy; 13. Foreign and defense policy.
SynopsisThis introduction applies analytic models to policymaking challenges, equipping students with tools to evaluate core policymaking dilemmas. Students are introduced to the approaches of game theory, social choice theory, research design and causal inference. Key terms, along with current research, are highlighted to build an understanding of public policy study. Exercises and thought questions enable students to develop skills to assess public policy dilemmas. The analytically rigorous style of the text is accessible and avoids lengthy descriptions. Supplementary resources for instructors include extensive notes, ancillaries and online resources, including a test bank, quizzes and editable lecture slides for all chapters that can be modified to fit particular courses. This textbook is suitable for introductory public policy and public administration courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level., This introduction to public policy applies analytic models to policymaking challenges, to equip students with the tools to independently evaluate core policymaking dilemmas. It is suitable for introductory public policy and public administration courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.