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An introduction to the policy process : theories, concepts, and models of public policy making / Thomas A Birkland.

Birkland, Thomas A., (author.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781138495609
ISBN: 9781138495616
Physical Description: xvii, 430 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 408-413) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introducing the policy process -- Elements of the policy making system -- The contexts of public policy making -- Official actors and their roles in public policy -- Unofficial actors and their roles in public policy -- Agenda setting, groups and power -- Policies and policy types -- Decision making and policy analysis -- Policy design and policy tools -- Policy implementation, failure and learning -- Science and theory in the study of public policy.