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Traces the growth of interest in a policy focus in Britain during the 1970s and early 1980s, and its subsequent partial displacement by an emphasis on public management.

Introduces a special journal issue covering "Public Policy Yearbook 2013". Adapted from the source document.

Public policy, 1st Edition is essential for modern governance to address social, economic, and political challenges. It affects the lives of citizens and shapes the functioning of societies worldwide. This textbook offers a comprehensive overview of public policy, covering its theory, process, and analysis. It provides insights into how policies are formulated, implemented, evaluated, and reformed to meet evolving societal needs. The textbook is designed to be a valuable resource for students, teachers, and practitioners seeking to understand the intricacies of public policy. The textbook offers a comprehensive understanding of the policymaking process by exploring the various stages of policy development, from problem identification to implementation. With its broad coverage and practical approach, this textbook is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in public policy.

Purpose: The following syllabus is designed to introduce students to public policymaking at the national level of government. As designed, this course has the following goals associated with the process, issues, and institutions of national policymaking:1.Acquaint students with the political dynamics of the policy process— with particular focus on policy networks: those persons from the departments or agencies, members of Congress and their staff, and interest groups who interact on specific policy issues.2.Introduce the complexities of the specific policy issues that form the national agenda (e.g., trade, agriculture, welfare, taxes).3.Emphasize the importance of political institutions and their formal procedures—with particular stress on the budget process and presidential agenda setting.