Gerston, Larry N.,

Public policy making : process and principles / Larry N. Gerston. - Second edition. - x, 169 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-158) and index.

The Context of Public Policy -- Triggering Mechanisms: Catalysts for Public Policies -- The Public Agenda: Focal Point for Policy Decisions -- The Policy Makers: Roles and Realities -- Implementation: Converting Policy Commitments into Practice -- Evaluation: Assessments and Directions -- Public Policy Making in an Evolutionary Context. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7.

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Political planning--United States
Policy sciences


United States--Politics and government.

JK468.P64 / G47 2004

320.60973