Handbook of Public Policy Analysis

副标题: Theory, Politics, and Methods (Public Administration and Public Policy)

ISBN: 9781574445619

出版社: CRC

出版年: 2006-12-21

页数: 642

定价: USD 139.95

装帧: Hardcover

内容简介

Exploring the interplay between empirical and normative analysis, which is a crucial issue, Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods provides a broad, comprehensive perspective on the field. This book examines the historical development of policy analysis as well as its role in the policy process. Presenting empirical methods that have defined this endeavor, this text then explores the various theories generated by these methods. Normative and ethical issues surrounding the practice of public policy analysis are also addressed. Discussion of theoretical debated that have defined this field in recent years-such as postpositivist, interpretivist, and social constructionist-completes the coverage.