American Public Policy: An Introduction

by Lawrence C. Mayer

Learn the practical methods of public policy analysis so you can apply them to real life policies with AMERICAN PUBLIC POLICY. This textbook focuses on specific, substantive issues of public policy and analyzes American public policies in a historical context so you can evaluate, analyze, and debate whether established policies are successful or if alternative policies could better serve the American public.

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First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Roger]

This was a required textbook in an introductory public policy course. To that end, it accomplishes its purpose. It covers the major areas of national policy and, for the most part, remains neutral.

[sloane]

a nuanced look at the foundations of the function of american policy