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Product Identifiers

PublisherTaylor & Francis Group

ISBN-100137495099

ISBN-139780137495092

eBay Product ID (ePID)113147173

Product Key Features

Number of Pages480 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBasic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning

SubjectPublic Policy / General, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General

Publication Year2012

TypeTextbook

AuthorJennifer Clark, David Sawicki, Carl Patton

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Education

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight31.4 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal320.6

Table Of ContentPart 1 Methods 1. The Need for Simple Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning 2. The Policy Analysis Process 3. Crosscutting Methods 4. Verifying, Defining, and Detailing the Problem 5. Establishing Evaluation Criteria 6. Identifying Alternatives 7. Evaluating Alternative Policies 8. Displaying Alternatives and Distinguishing among Them 9. Monitoring and Evaluating Implemented Policies Part 2 Cases 10. Downtown Development 11. Defending against Accusations of Discriminatory Housing Practices 12. Municipal Garbage. Solid-Waste Collection Methods 13. University On Campus Parking Policies 14. Emergency Aid for Home Heating Fuel. Developing an Allocation Formula 15. A State Tax on Plastic Shopping Bags 16. Public-Private Redevelopment Projects: The Case of Underground Atlanta

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

SynopsisUpdated in its 3rd edition, Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning presents quickly applied methods for analyzing and resolving planning and policy issues at state, regional, and urban levels. Divided into two parts, Methods which presents quick methods in nine chapters and is organized around the steps in the policy analysis process, and Cases which presents seven policy cases, ranging in degree of complexity, the text provides readers with the resources they need for effective policy planning and analysis. Quantitative and qualitative methods are systematically combined to address policy dilemmas and urban planning problems. Readers and analysts utilizing this text gain comprehensive skills and background needed to impact public policy., Updated in its 3rd edition, Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning presents quickly applied methods for analyzing and resolving planning and policy issues at state, regional, and urban levels. Readers and analysts utilizing this text gain comprehensive skills and background needed to impact public policy.

LC Classification NumberH97.P38 2016