TY - BOOK AU - Gerston,Larry N. TI - Public policy making: process and principles SN - 0765612038 AV - JK468.P64 G47 2004 U1 - 320.60973 22 PY - 2004///] CY - Armonk, N.Y. PB - M.E. Sharpe KW - Political planning KW - United States KW - Policy sciences KW - Politics and government N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-158) and index; Ch. 1; The Context of Public Policy --; Ch. 2; Triggering Mechanisms: Catalysts for Public Policies --; Ch. 3; The Public Agenda: Focal Point for Policy Decisions --; Ch. 4; The Policy Makers: Roles and Realities --; Ch. 5; Implementation: Converting Policy Commitments into Practice --; Ch. 6; Evaluation: Assessments and Directions --; Ch. 7; Public Policy Making in an Evolutionary Context ER -