Understanding Public Policy 8yh edtion - Hardcover

Thomas R. Dye

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130974110 ISBN 13: 9780130974112

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1995

Synopsis

This introduction to the models political scientists use to describe and explain political life explores what policies governments pursue, why governments pursue the policies they do, and what the consequences of these policies are.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

An introduction to public policy which focuses on the major policiesand presents concepts and analytical models common to the policies.

About the Author:

Formerly Professor of Government at Florida State University, Thomas Dye is President of the Lincoln Center for Public Service. He was University Teacher of the Year in 1987. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Dye is the author of numerous books and articles on American government and public policy. He has served as president of the Southern Political Science Association, president of the Policy Studies Organization, and secretary of the American Political Science Association. Additional information is available at www.thomasrdye.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0130974110
• ISBN 13: 9780130974112
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 342