Birkland, Thomas A., <br/><br/>
An introduction to the policy process :  theories, concepts, and models of public policy making / 
Thomas A. Birkland. 
 - xiii, 294 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-284) and index. 
<br/><br/> Preface --  The Study and Practice of Public Policy --  The Historical and Structural Context of Public Policy Making --  Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy --  Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy --  Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups --  Policies and Policy Types --  Policy Design and Policy Tools --  Policy Implementation and Policy Failure --  Putting It All Together: Models of the Policy Process --  Appendix: Public Policy Research on the Web.  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0765604183 9780765604187 0765604175 9780765604170 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>00053157 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Political planning--United States<br/>Policy sciences
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>JK468.P64  / B58 2001 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>320.60973