Political psychology applies what is known about human psychology to the study of politics. It examines how people reach political decisions on topics such as voting, party identification, and political attitudes as well as how leaders mediate political conflicts and make foreign policy decisions.The Oxford Handbook of Political Psychologygathers together a distinguished group of scholars from …
Now with substantial extra coverage of methodological issues and an additional chapter on the philosophy of politics, this widely-used text introduces students to the approaches and methods of political science.
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…
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…
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
Now in an extensively revised 9th edition,Introducing Public Administrationprovides students with the conceptual foundation they need, while introducing them to important trends in the discipline. Known for its lively and witty writing style, this beloved textbook examines the most important issues in the field of public administration through the use of examples from various disciplines and mo…
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.
Features For all courses in quality management, quality engineering, quality technology, and continuous process improvement, in universities, colleges, community colleges, and corporate environments. This practical, student-focused text shows how to focus all of an organization’s resources on continuous and simultaneous improvement of quality and productivity – thereby continually improvi…
Human Resource Management provides students with an introduction to the daily tools and skills theyll need to function as successful managers -- in both human resources and business in general. With a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms. The 16th Edition focuses on the positi…
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