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Book Synopsis: With the right information, we can develop public policies that work better. All too often, public policy textbooks offer a basic grounding in the policy process without the benefit of integrating the use of policy analysis. Michael E. Kraft and Scott R. Furlong take a different tack. Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, Seventh Edition helps students understand how and why policy analysis is used to assess policy alternatives. The text encourages them to not only question the assumptions of policy analyst, but also recognize how these strategies are used in the support of political arguments. The authors introduce and fully integrate an evaluative approach to policy to encourage critical and creative thinking on issues ranging from health care to climate change. From a concise review of institutions, policy actors, and major theoretical models to a discussion of the nature of policy analysis and its practice, Kraft and Furlong show students how to employ evaluative criteria in six substantive policy areas. Students come away with the analytic tools they need to understand that the motivations of policy actors—both within and outside of government—influence a complex yet comprehensible policy agenda.
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Looking for a public policy textbook that goes beyond the basics? Look no further! Introducing "Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives" - the ultimate guide to understanding how and why policy analysis is critical in the development of effective public policies. With this seventh edition, authors Michael E. Kraft and Scott R. Furlong bring you a comprehensive resource that encourages critical thinking and creative approaches to policy making.
Unlike other textbooks, "Public Policy" integrates an evaluative approach, empowering students to question policy assumptions and recognize how policy analysis is used to support political arguments. With its concise review of institutions, policy actors, and major theoretical models, this book provides students with the analytical tools they need to understand the complex yet comprehensible policy agenda.
From healthcare to climate change, "Public Policy" covers a wide range of issues, ensuring that students gain a broad perspective on policy making. By examining six substantive policy areas and applying evaluative criteria, students develop a deep understanding of the motivations that drive policy actors both within and outside of government.
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