Public Policy Analysis: An Introduction

by William N. Dunn

This book is a problem-oriented, integrated, multidisciplinary synthesis of concepts and methods of public policy analysis. The multidisciplinary synthesis is achieved by means of an information processing approach that views policy analysis as a process of problem solving through the effective production, transformation, and critique of policy-relevant information. The book draws from political science, public administration, economics, decision analysis, and social and political theory to achieve the only integrated, multidisciplinary book on policy analysis currently available. Public Policy Analysis bridges the gap between “academics” and “policy makers” by using theories, concepts, and methods that bridge theory and practice. What Is Policy Analysis?; What Is Policy Making?; Policy Analysis in the Policy-Making Process; Policy Analysis as Science; The Logic of Integrated Policy Analysis; Policy Argumentation and Public Debate; Structuring Policy Problems; Forecasting Policy Futures; Recommending Policy Actions; Monitoring Policy Outcomes; Evaluating Policy Performance; Writing Policy Memos and Issue Papers; Planning Oral Briefings; SPSS Routines for Statistical Analysis; DPL Routines for Decision Analysis; Net Present Value and Compound Interest.

Genres: Public Policy, Political Science, Politics, Nonfiction

400 pages, Hardcover

First published November 28, 1980

Reviews

[Oktalinasusi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got AB for this paper..n I hate it..

[Ika Maya]

ok

[Akech Brenda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good

[Rafig Gurbanzada]

This is a great book

[Zofia Bacewicz · Rating 1 out of 5]

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.

[Jimmy]

BANGSAT !!!

[Rian Fauzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Egi]

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