An introduction to the study of public policy

Author:Charles O. Jones

Summary:This introductory text focuses on the processes for coping with critical public issues and programmes. The author examines the nature of public problems and presents a step-by-step method for analyzing how they are acted on in government

Edition:3rd ed View all formats and editions

Physical Description:xi, 276 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

ISBN:

9780534030933, 0534030939

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:10020502

Subjects:

Administration publique Prise de décision

États-Unis Politique et gouvernement

Overheidsbeleid

Policy sciences

Politics and government

Public administration Decision making

Sciences de la politique

United States

United States Politics and government

Additional Physical Form Entry:

Online version:

Introduction to the study of public policy.

Jones, Charles O.

565962546

Contents:

The causes of policy failures are, at root, political. Studying the policy process. The nature of public problems. Getting problems to government. Formulating proposals. Legitimating programs. Budgeting for programs. Implementing programs. Evaluating programs. Conclusion as prelude. Bibliography. Index