'The Public Policy Process' demonstrates how any attempt to influence the policy process needs to be grounded in an understanding of how policy is made. It covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of the process, and also examines the role of the people and organisations involved in the process.
I don't recommend this book to anyone who does not already have an advanced knowledge of public policy and main theories in its literature. Unfortunately, I have to read this book as an essential reading for my doctorate level policy analysis class. I think it is not appropriate as a textbook, by all means.
An infuriating read where the information and substance are hidden behind masses of convoluted language which comes off as obfuscating more for the sake of style rather than the (admittedly) difficult subject matter. Among the most painful reading experiences I've ever gone through.