American Public Policy: An Introduction

by Clarke E. Cochran

AMERICAN PUBLIC POLICY engages students' interest with its unique emphasis on specific, substantive issues of public policy. Perfect for one- or two-semester introductory courses, the text combines history and description of public policy with debate over alternatives in each chapter, presenting the material clearly and succinctly and encouraging rigorous analysis of existing policies.

477 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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