Taking a systematic approach, this text stresses the adequate formulation of policy problems as a crucial step in solving them. It covers the historical evolution of policy analysis, the definition and formulation of complex policy problems, and the analysis of policy arguments. For professionals working in the fields of public policy evaluation and public administration.
The following are the thoughts that hover in my mind while I was reading this book:
1. "This is too abstract. Seriously, Mr. Author, what are you talking about exactly?" 2. "Okay, Mr. Author, you have practically written 4 pages explaining certain concepts (i.e. holism), whereas you could have written it in, err, one clear and concise sentence -- it is greater than the sum of its parts." 3. "Wow, Mr. Author. You have again introduced another concept without even bothering to explain what the f*ck it is."
Overall, reading this too abstract book doesn't make sense. Lol. I didn't understand a thing. After Murakami, who I find too boring, and Kerouac, whose stories are badly written, I think I found the third author I detest the most -- Dunn. But in all fairness, his book moved me to frustration and anger and I hope universities would give a new, sensible reading material than this one.