Studying public policy principles and processes

Studying Public Policy develops an analytical framework that will enable students to study public policy more effectively. The first of the book's three parts examines different approaches to studying public policy and by providing inventories of the relevant types of policy actors, structures, and ideas involved in public policy-making. Part two then breaks down the policy process into the fiv…

Pengantar analisis kebijakan publik

Analisis kebijakan publik adalah suatu disiplin ilmu sosial terapan yang memanfaatkan berbagai metode dan teknik untuk menghasilkan informasi yang relevan dengan kebijakan. Analisis seperti ini sangat diperlukan dalam praktik pengambilan keputusan di sektor publik, dan karenanya dibutuhkan oleh para politisi, konsultan, dan pengambil keputusan di pemerintahan. Buku ini merupakan teks pengant…

Understanding public policy

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

Governance theory and practice: a cross-disciplinary approach

Confusion about governance abounds. Many lack appreciation of how different traditions of thought in the social sciences contribute to our understanding. This book tackles these weaknesses head on and aims to provide a wider vision of the area, examining three critical areas of practice: environmental, corporate and participatory governance.

Ethnography: principles in practice

Now in its third edition this leading introduction to ethnography has been thoroughly updated and substantially rewritten. It offers a systematic introduction to ethnographic principles and practice. New material covers the use of visual and virtual research methods, hypermedia software and the issue of ethical regulation. There is also a new prologue and epilogue. The authors argue that ethnog…

An introduction to object-oriented programming with Java

An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java takes a full-immersion approach to object-oriented programming. Proper object-oriented design practices are emphasized throughout the book. Students learn how to use the standard classes first, then learn to design their own classes. Wu uses a gentler approach to teaching students how to design their own classes, separating the coverage i…

Issues in political theory

This political theory textbook invites students to apply the concepts they encounter to real world politics. Each chapter includes a 2,000 word case study to highlight the theories that have been discussed.

Introduction to political theory

Edition

3rd Ed

ISBN/ISSN

9781408285923

Collation

524 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

320.01 HOF i

Discrete mathematics

An accessible introduction to the topics of discrete math, this best-selling text also works to expand students' mathematical maturity. With nearly 4,500 exercises, Discrete Mathematics provides ample opportunities for students to practice, apply, and demonstrate conceptual understanding. Exercise sets features a large number of applications, especially applications to computer science. The alm…

Strategic marketing : concepts and cases

This book is a unique collection of comprehensive cases that explore concepts and issues surrounding strategic marketing. Chapters explain what strategic marketing is, and then discuss strategic segmentation, competitive positioning, and strategies for growth, corporate branding, internal brand management, and corporate reputation management. With case studies from a broad range of global conte…