Public Policy An Evolutionary Approach

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Summary

A unique historical perspective emphasizes the evolution of public policy analysis while discussing how policy is currently formulated.

Preface
PART I: THE CONTEXT OF PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES
1. The Nature of Public Policy
2. The Evolution of Public Policy and Policy Studies
3. Approaches to Public Analysis
4. Models and Public Policy Studies
PART II: ANALYSIS IN THE POLICY PROCESS
5. Agenda Setting
6. Policy Formulation
7. Policy Implementation
8. Policy Evaluation
9. Policy Change and Termination
PART III: ANALYZING PUBLIC POLICY CHOICES
10. Educational Policy
11. Welfare Policy
12. Crime Policy
13. Environmental Policy
PART IV: CONCLUSIONS
14. Utilizing Policy Analysis
15. Taking Stock: The Evolution of Policy Studies
NOTES
INDEX