An introduction to public policy that helps students learn how to think critically about politics, 'Understanding Public Policy' provides an introduction to the study of public policy, as well as an overview of the models that political scientists use to describe and explain political life
Updated it its 14th edition, Understanding Public Policy focuses on the policy challenges confronting the Obama administration. This edition provides students with a close up look at the American healthcare system, current economic policies, issues of homeland security and defense policy among many other current event and issues shaping public policy today. The gold-standard for introductory pu…