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Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, And Alternatives
Michael E. Kraft, Scott R. Furlong
CQ Press, 2006
Too many books leave policy analysis to a last and solitary chapter--or don't cover it at all. Kraft and Furlong answer to this need and integrate an evaluative approach to policy in their innovative text, encouraging critical and creative thinking on issues ranging from the benefits and costs of sustainable development to the advantages and drawbacks of U.S. efforts to fight the war on terrorism. Public Policy starts with the basics ...
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Strategic Management and Business Policy (11th Edition)
Thomas L. Wheelen, David L. Hunger
Prentice Hall, 2007
This comprehensive book offers an engaging look into new and traditional strategic management topics. Its thorough coverage helps readers develop an understanding of the wide range of theories and research available in this field—from competitive strategy and industry analysis to environmental trends and ethics. Integration of international issues throughout provides an essential understanding of global economics and its impact on business ...
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Nursing's Social Policy Statement (American Nurses Association)
American Nurses Association, 2003
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Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision Making, Revised Edition 11 reviews
Deborah Stone
W. W. Norton, 2001
A provocative and rewarding examination of policy making
Deborah Stone's "Policy Paradox" is an important work in the field of policy analysis. The subtitle is illuminating: "The Art of Political Decision Making." Her takeoff point is the following statement (pages x-xi): "This new field of policy analysis supposedly devoted to improving governance, was based on a profound disgust for the ambiguities and paradoxes of politics. . . . In rational ...
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A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective Problem Solving 8 reviews
Eugene Bardach
CQ Press, 2004
Bardach is Bodacious
Bardach is the essential policy analysis book. Apparently a student of his took avid notes in class; that combined with his own journals made for the most trunkated version of any specialized policy book. Written much like a reference manual with his own quips about analysis, it is easy to read and most informative.
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Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy (Portable Version) (13th Edition) 2 reviews
George C. Edwards, Martin P. Wattenberg, ...
Longman, 2007
Perfect Classroom Supplement
The instructor of this book lent me this book for a short while, and I read it 'til dawn. Unlike other social sciences textbooks, this book is written in engaging prose that both keeps the attention of the student without diluting the topic with unnecessary simplification. The authors add an interesting perspective on the principles of modern government and its relationship with the American ...
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Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care (Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health)10 reviews
Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, ...
Saunders, 2006
A great book for any concerned nurse.
This is an excellent book for any nurse who wants to learn how health policy is written and what to do to make a difference in your practice. The authors are well educated and have incredible resources. Nurse polititians contribute a great deal to the book. For nurses who choose to get more politically involved than just in the workplace, this book gives the requirements for getting your feet wet ...
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American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (5th Edition)7 reviews
Howard Karger, David Stoesz
Allyn & Bacon, 2005
Informative and concise
I read this book (in conjunction with other texts) for a graduate section of a Social Policies class, and was impressed with the ease both authors transformed the abstract and dry into something exciting and inspiring. No, social policy is not the most glamorous field for college students to enter, and unarguably the American system's shrinkage is going to pose severe problems in the next couple ...
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Understanding Public Policy (12th Edition)4 reviews
Thomas R. Dye
Prentice Hall, 2007
Policy
A must read for policy freaks. As well written as any text i have seen on Publid Policy. Written in a style that is very accessable.
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Understanding Health Policy (Lange Clinical Medicine)14 reviews
Thomas S. Bodenheimer, Kevin Grumbach
McGraw-Hill Medical, 2008
Outstanding overview of healthcare system in USA
This is probably the best single text I have read on healthcare policy issues in the USA. The books addresses every relevant aspect of our system. Unlike other excellent books, such as Dr. Arnold Relman's book, A Second Opinion, which analyzes the system, then makes recommendations on how to reform it, the authors here mainly explicate. The format of the book includes brief, usually fictitious, ...
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American Foreign Policy: The Dynamics of Choice in the 21st Century, Third Edition
Bruce W. Jentleson
W. W. Norton, 2007
Thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent developments, the Third Edition of American Foreign Policy addresses with unmatched authority the most pressing foreign policy issues of this new global era: how should the United States wield its power, pursue peace, be true to its principles, and work with the international community? American Foreign Policy helps students approach these issues by applying a consistent critical framework ...
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Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies (Longman Classics Edition) (2nd Edition) (Longman Classics in ... 6 reviews
John W. Kingdon
Longman, 2002
Good theory, easy to read
Kingdon has produced an innovative and useful theory of the policy process. This book is clearly not intended for the lay reader, but for political scientists and policy specialists interested in theorizing about policy formation.
Kingdon's writing style is somewhat formal, and at times stiff, but the book is easy to get through. Kingdon provides many concrete examples of the ideas he ...
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Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy(3rd Edition)15 reviews
Mark M. Lowenthal
CQ Press, 2005
A very good primer on US intelligence
This is a very good primer on US intelligence. It is the 3rd edition.
We used this book as a core reading material for US policy and intelligence course
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Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse's Guide1 review
Jeri A. Milstead
Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2007
Good book
Need to know how to get the ball rolling on an issue of nursing concern? This book can tell you how. It is a great introduction on lobbying for your issues.
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An Introduction To The Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, And Models Of Public Policy Making2 reviews
Thomas A. Birkland
M.E. Sharpe, 2005
A clear public policy book...it is possible!
This book explains how public policy is made, the types of models which could be used to make/evaluate a public policy, and an overview of how public policymaking fits into the American government process.
Since most people have only learned about the three branches of government, they may not be certain how passed laws are enacted. Lacking the time and expertise needed to implement these ...
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Public Finance and Public Policy2 reviews
Jonathan Gruber
Worth Publishers, 2007
Textbook highlights contemporary issues and contemporary research
An excellent textbook for an upper level course for economics majors. There is a lot of inertia in textbook choice, but I was finally convinced to adopt Gruber's book when I served as the Lecturer for Stanford University's upper-level seminar in Public Economics. The textbook has high production values and of particular note is its timeliness in covering both current policy issues (Social ...
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Health Policy: Crisis and Reform in the U.S. Health Care Delivery System 1 review
Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2007
Just OK
This book is comprised of many articles discussing healthcare policy issues. I would have liked to seen some discussing questions afterward as a means of critically thinking but I guess that is what professors are for. Other than that, the text brings up good topics regarding the state of our healthcare system.
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Constitutional Law: Principles And Policies (Introduction to Law Series)41 reviews
Erwin Chemerinsky
Aspen Publishers, 2006
the bible for con-law
If anyone is taking Constitutional Law and is using the Chemerinsky case book, this treatise is a MUST have. You can actually get along the semester perfectly without the big case book and just reading this treatise. It explains things way better than the big book. Unless you need to know the cases straight from the language in the case book, this is just enough to do very well in this class.
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American Foreign Policy Since World War II2 reviews
Steven W. Hook, John W. Spanier
CQ Press, 2006
The Ultimate Guide to US Foreign Policy
Now in its 16th edition, American Foreign Policy Since World War II has become one of the most respected guides on the ins and outs US foreign engagement in the 20th century. Combining theory and insight to this historical perspective, Hook and Spanier have created a very thorough book that takes a balanced look at both the domestic and international issues that have shaped US foreign policy. ...
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Becoming an Effective Policy Advocate: From Policy Practice to Social Justice3 reviews
Bruce S. Jansson
Brooks Cole, 2007
The BEST policy text.
I have adopted this text for my social policy course since the first edition. The hallmark to Jansson text is that he offers the best framework for generalist practice. Other policy textbooks perceive policy-making as an enterprise dominated by great persons who direct great ideas on a macro level. Policy, in this sense, is the development and maintenance of programs like Medicare, Medicaid ...
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