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"This is an in-depth yet quite accessible overlook of public policy in the United States...With this updated version, Peters' text keeps up with the ever-changing world of American public policy while still giving students the tools to better understand this process."
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American Public Policy provides a comprehensive overview of the policy-making process. From procedural approaches and policy instruments to in-depth analysis of specific policy issues, bestselling author B. Guy Peters does not shy away from the complexity... Read Full Overview

"Policy matters, and this text shows why, how, and where that happens."

-Pat Piskulich, Oakland University

American Public Policy provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the landscape of public policy. This foundational text takes... Read Full Overview

Voting and elections may often be cited as the most entertaining aspect of political theatre, however, it is the arena of public policy that has the most direct impact on the lives of the citizenry. And as we have seen played out in recent debates over healthcare reform, policy... Read Full Overview

Now considered a classic amongst political experts, "American Public Policy" is an excellent overview of the fundamental processes and content of American public policy. Peters gives a clear exposition of the public policy environment from agenda setting to evaluation, identifying... Read Full Overview

Now considered a classic amongst political experts, "American Public Policy" is an excellent overview of the fundamental processes and content of American public policy. Peters gives a clear exposition of the public policy environment from agenda setting to evaluation, identifying... Read Full Overview

Now considered a classic amongst political experts, "American Public Policy" is an excellent overview of the fundamental processes and content of American public policy. Peters gives a clear exposition of the public policy environment from agenda setting to evaluation, identifying... Read Full Overview