Thomas A Birkland - An Introduction To The Policy Process 3rd Ed

Thomas A Birkland - An Introduction To The Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, And Models Of Public Policy Making 3rd Ed

Thoroughly revised, reorganized, updated, and expanded, this widely-used text sets the balance and fills the gap between theory and practice in public policy studies. In a clear, conversational style, the author conveys the best current thinking on the policy process with an emphasis on accessibility and synthesis rather than novelty or abstraction. A newly added chapter surveys the social, economic, and demographic trends that are transforming the policy environment.