The Public Policy Theory Primer

The Public Policy Theory Primer

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Public policy has developed into a broad and interdisciplinary area of study. Research in the field tends to reflect this wide-ranging nature, with scholarly activity focusing on policy process, policy design, program evaluation, specific policy issues, and research classified simply as “policy studies.” Yet, for those teaching and studying in the field, this disjointedness can be confusing and cumbersome. This text provides a reasoned and structured framework for the field of public policy. Authors Kevin B. Smith and Christopher W. Larimer not only discuss several major theories but also offer a consistent and coherent framework for uniting the field. This organized and comprehensive approach addresses core questions and concepts, major theoretical frameworks, primary methodological approaches, and key controversies and debates. The Public Policy Theory Primer is an indispensable text for the systematic study of public policy. -- Provided by publisher

Keywords

Policy sciences; Political planning;

Document Type

Book

ISBN

9780813343815

Publication Date

2009

Publisher

Westview Press

City

Boulder, CO

Department

Department of Political Science

Object Description

256 pages

Language

en

The Public Policy Theory Primer

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