Praised for clear, concise writing, this text presents a process-oriented approach within a logical framework for a better understanding of each stage of policymaking. This approach exhibits policymaking as a sequence of functional activities, beginning with the identification of a problem and agenda setting and concluding with evaluation, revision, or termination of a policy. Highlights of this fifth edition include: - New! Thoroughly updated examples throughout include recent events such as the 2000 election, the Bush administration, and policy responses to September 11 - New! Examples in Chapter 2 explore political subculture in greater depth, and the division of Chapter 3 into two new chapters, "Policy Agenda," which examines how problems are defined then moulded into political issues,
… read more... and "Policy Formation," which discusses in depth the search for and evaluation of alternatives to shaping policy - New! Chapter 4 includes coverage of the courts and other administrative agencies that play a role in public policy, and Chapter 5 focuses more on budgeting strategy rather than the technical process - New! Each chapter includes at least one case studyRead More read less...