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Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning (2nd Edition)
Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning - 2nd Edition Author:Carl Patton, David S. Sawicki Includes a Preface, Table of Contents, Bibliography, and Index. — From the Preface: — This book "presents quickly applied basic methods for analyzing and resolving planning and policy issues at state and local levels. Quantitative and qualitative methods are combined in a systematic approach to addressing such policy dilemmas. Besides methods... more », the book presents the rationale and process of policy analysis as well as policy application cases. This second edition contains three new policy cases, and three of the previous case examples have been revised substantially. The other cases, as well as the examples used throughout the book, have been updated. Dozens of new end-of-chapter exercises have been added. In an effort to reflect current literature and practice, new sections have been added on ethical considerations, the types of policy actions that can be taken, and who has standing in policy analysis. The book is divided into two parts. Part One presents quick, basic methods in nine chapters - organized around the steps in the policy analysis process...Part Two presents seven policy cases which range from brief mini-cases that can be solved in a day or two to longer, more complex cases that may take up to 25 hours of analytic time..."« less