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American Public Policy: Promise and Performance

By B. Guy Peters

Book information

Publisher
CQ Press
Year
2015
ISBN
1483391507, 9781483391502
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (6948316 bytes)
Edition
Paperback
Pages
592\509
Time added
2019-06-09 06:02:42

Description

American Public Policyprovides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the landscape of public policy. This foundational text takes students through the governmental systems and core theories of policymaking before turning to in-depth exploration of key policy areas and tools of policy analysis. Important additions to thisTenth Editioninclude expanded discussions of policy instruments, the challenges for public policymakers presented by the continuing gridlock in Washington, the Affordable Care Act, higher education funding, reproductive rights, and gay rights.Newcoverage of fracking controversies, race and racial profiling, and the legalization of marijuana keeps students up to date with recent policy debates and issues. "

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