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The Art of Policymaking: Tools, Techniques, and Processes in the Modern Executive Branch 2 reviews
George E. Shambaugh, Paul J. Weinstein
Longman, 2002
Behind the doors of power
Behind the oaken doors of power lies a world few can understand, and even fewer can explain. Misters Weinstein and Shambaugh are elect members of a select few who have experienced that exclusive world and can translate its workings from geeky-wonk-speak into layman's English. The text details specific, interesting and instructive examples of individual policies' evolution, and draws from those ...
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On the Streets and in the State House: American Indian and Hispanic Women and Environmental Policymaking in ...1 review
Dia Prindeville
Routledge, 2003
Excellent Text on American Indian Women and Politics
Using a qualitative research approach, Prindeville concisely and accurately demonstrates the unique position of American Indian and Hispanic female leaders in U.S. and tribal politics. Focusing her study in the southwest, Prindeville interviews influential women: tribal leaders, activists, and state legislators.
This text is ideal for anyone interested in learning about female tribal leaders ...
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Pollution Property and Prices: An Essay in Policy-Making and Economics. (Canadian University Paperbacks)1 review
J. H. Dales
Univ of Toronto Pr, 1989
Among the most important works in the literature.
John Dales's classic book, "Pollution, Property, and Prices" remains as useful and important today as when it was first published in 1968. The book is most famous for the author's elaboration of the theory of cap-and-trade, which has only recently become the regulatory instrument of choice among environmental policy-makers. Dales's book is just as important, however, for recognizing the ...
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The Interest Group Connection: Electioneering, Lobbying, and Policymaking1 review
Paul S. Hernson, Ronald G. Shaiko, ...
Chatham House Publishers, 2004
review appeared in May 1998 issue of Choice
The editors of this excellent book have brought together a collection of useful and interesting essays on the role(s) of interest groups in the US political system, particularly at the federal level. The contributions treat a range of interest group activities focused on four major areas: elections, Congress, the executive, and judicial selection and case activity. These essays are framed by a ...
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Bucking The Deficit: Economic Policymaking In America (Dilemmas in American Politics)2 reviews
G. Calvin Mackenzie, Saranna Thornton
Westview Press, 1996
Informative regarding current "hot" economic issues
I am one of the authors of this book. Cal and I wrote it because so many people say the economy is the most important issue affecting their voting decisions, yet few really understand the economic policymaking process, the limits of what the President and Congress can do, and the current economic issues we are grappling with (e.g., balancing the budget). This ...
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Euro-Politics: Institutions and Policymaking in the "New" European Community1 review
Brookings Institution Press, 1992
A good look at the EU.
My understanding about the European Economic Community (the precursor to today's European Union) was immeasurably increased with my reading of this book. A valuable tool for understanding what is the European community.
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Puzzle Palaces and Foggy Bottom: U.S. Foreign Defense and Policy-Making in the 1990s1 review
Donald M. Snow, Eugene Brown
Palgrave Macmillan, 1994
A Very Fine Book On Everything Going Global
What a superb book about interesting subjects. If you want to do global business then you should read how these areas will and can impact upon your business and life. At the same time, if you are looking for a place to start to read how foreign policy is developed, this is the book.
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Policymaking for Conservation in Latin America: National Parks, Reserves, and the Environment1 review
Jack W. Hopkins
Praeger Publishers, 1995
Jack has hit the most crucial aspects of LA conservation
Deftly researched and eloquently written.... I'm extremely impressed with Dr. Hopkin's analysis of the situation in Latin America's parks, reserves and overall environment. A must buy for anyone remotely interested in conservation south of the U.S.- Mexico border.
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Dollar Politics: Exchange Rate Policymaking in the United States1 review
I. M. Destler, C. Randall Henning
Institute for International Economics, 1989
Excellent on Central Banks & Money Politics!
The Book gives an excellent comparative account of these important central banks, while covering with detail the macroeconomic intricacies of monetary policy decision making in these nations. It also includes a fascinating and detailed exposure of the historical developments in these cntral banks. A must for anyone trying to understand the current global central bank framework.
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Policymaking for a Good Society: The Social Fabric Matrix Approach to Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation1 review
F. Gregory Hayden
Springer, 2005
A MUST in Social Service Management
This book is by all accounts an OUTSTANDING book. It is very well written and it is very complete.
No matter what type of role you might have in social service management, this book is a must read.
In my case i read this book while designing an information system for the New Mexico Department of Human Services.
The author asserts that technology has yet to produce a good society.
To ...
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Politics and the Bureaucracy: Policymaking in the Fourth Branch of Government 2 reviews
Kenneth J. Meier
Thomson Brooks/Cole, 1987
Politics and the Bureaucracy
The book gave an excellent introduction to the formation of the United States bureacracy. The chapters on public participation were valuable. The book was an interesting read and excellent for an overview of democracy from the postion of governing.
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Public Policymaking - An Introduction 3 reviews
James E. Anderson
Houghton Mifflin (Academic), 1990
Great textbook, great professor!
I have to admit, Professor Anderson was one of my favorites at Texas A&M. I took two classes from him on public policy and public policy specifically related to the environment. We used this textbook in the general policy class. It was thorough, detailed and a great tool for the classroom. Highly recommended... Thanks Professor!
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Smoking and Politics: Bureaucracy Centered Policymaking (6th Edition) (Real Politics in America Series)2 reviews
A. Lee Fritschler, Catherine E. Rudder
Prentice Hall, 2006
Good info, but disorganized
Federal policy with regard to tobacco has undergone substantial change over the past thirty years. Fritschler and Hoefler have regularly updated their book, to include these new changes. Unfortunately for them, the mid- to late-1990s has seen a whole new series of proposals, which means a two year old book is already somewhat out of date. Also, with each new edition, they've tried to ...
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The Politics of Policy-making in Defence and Foreign Affairs2 reviews
Roger Hilsman
Prentice Hall, 1989
The only political science book that I still remember
I read this book in 1980-something and I still remember it. It helped me to understand the models that politicians use (used?) to make important decisions in the face of uncertainty. While I am sure better techniques - including game theory - are currently used, the good old black box/grey box/blue box methods help explain a number of seemingly foolish decisions that were made by U.S. and ...
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United States Foreign Policy-Making: Process, Problems, and Prospects for the Twenty-First Century1 review
William H. Baugh
Wadsworth Publishing, 1999
Great!
This is a wonderful introduction to foriegn policy. The book is comprehensive in scope and yet sacrifices little in terms intellectual depth. A wonderful companion to required texts in most international affairs courses.
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Health Policymaking in the United States2 reviews
Beaufort B. Longest
Health Administration Pr, 1998
Health Policy
The book is brand new as described! Thanks for great service. Fast shipping. Great seller will do business anytime.
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The Rules of the Global Game: A New Look at U.S. International Economic Policymaking2 reviews
Kenneth W. Dam
University Of Chicago Press, 2001
simply great!
Dam's book is one of the best examinations of U.S. trade policy that I 've ever read. The book is extremely clear and well written and covers in short chapters most of the relevant globalization issues facing the U.S. The book covers internatonal trade in goods and services; the effects of interest groups on trade policy, including a detailed description on how interest group politics actually ...
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Supply-Side Revolution: An Insider's Account of Policymaking in Washington3 reviews
Paul Craig Roberts
Harvard University Press, 1985
The Right Time and Subject
Dr. Roberts has written a beautifully written and compellingly factual and detailed view of how the supply siders came into "power" and began to dominate economic policy formulation in Washington DC. If you want to know you must read his first hand account. However, I tried to follow up and get his more recent views to answer questions I had that he would not reply to (I know he's a busy man). I ...
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Environmental Deceptions: The Tension Between Liberalism and Environmental Policymaking in the United States ...4 reviews
Matthew Alan Cahn
State University of New York Press, 1995
Excellent Analysis of U.S. Environmental Policies
Matthew Cahn's book _Environmental Deceptions_ offers an excellent overview and comprehensive analysis of U.S. environmental policies. Cahn's central thesis is that U.S. environmental regulatory and energy policies are largely symbolic, and more intended as a means to manage public opinion than an effort to protect the environment. With global warming becoming an ever growing reality, Cahn's ...
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The policy-making process (Foundations of modern political science series)2 reviews
Charles Edward Lindblom
Prentice-Hall, 1968
A Primer of U.S. Policy-Making
The Policy Making-Process is a classic primer on the policy making process in the United States. The author, Charles Lindblom is considered a classic thinker in American Policy, who emphasizes diversity in decision making in order to create "intelligence." In short, he advocates getting more people involed in the process, as well as soliciting a wider point of view. The book is set up in four ...
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