{"product_id":"public-policy-politics-analysis-and-alternatives","title":"Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives","description":"All too often, public policy textbooks offer a basic grounding in the policy process without the benefit of integrating the use of policy analysis. Kraft and Furlong, since their first edition, take a different tack. They want students to understand how and why policy analysis is used to assess policy alternatives―not only to question the assumptions of policy analysts, but to recognize how analysis is used in support of political arguments. To encourage critical and creative thinking on issues ranging from the financial bailout to rising gas prices to natural disasters, the authors introduce and fully integrate an evaluative approach to policy.\nPublic Policy starts with a concise review of institutions, policy actors, and major theoretical models. The authors then discuss the nature of policy analysis and its practice, and show students how to employ evaluative criteria in six substantive policy areas. Public Policy arms students with analytic tools they need to understand the motivations of policy actors―both within and outside of government―influence a complex, yet comprehensible, policy agenda.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1452202745\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1452202745.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Michael E. Kraft|Scott R. Furlong\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41257767698490,"sku":"DBV.1452202745.A","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1452202745-0.jpg?v=1771694564","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/public-policy-politics-analysis-and-alternatives","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}