Public Policy Analysis

Author: Chen Zhenming
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book is closely aligned with the teaching syllabus of the national core curriculum for MPA programs (Policy Science, edited by Chen Zhenming, China Renmin University Press, 2002 edition). While retaining the original themes of Policy Science, it has been significantly expanded (adding 6 new themes) and a substantial portion of the original chapters has been thoroughly revised or completely rewritten. The book still adheres to the following three principles:
First, it takes the policy and strategy theories of classical Marxist thinkers, as well as those of Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Jiang Zemin, as guidance.
Second, it focuses on introducing, assimilating, and absorbing contemporary research achievements in policy science from abroad, particularly paying attention to tracking the latest trends in Western policy science, and drawing on its new theories and methods.
Third, it is grounded in China's national conditions, closely integrating with current policy practices in China, using China's policy systems, policy processes, and policy practices as its research subjects, and emphasizing the summary of policy experiences with Chinese characteristics.
The book also emphasizes introducing, assimilating, and absorbing contemporary research achievements in policy science from both domestic and international sources, especially tracking the latest trends in Western policy science and drawing on its new theories and methods. At the same time, it remains grounded in China's national conditions, closely integrating with current policy practices, using China's policy systems, policy processes, and policy practices as its research subjects, and summarizing policy experiences with Chinese characteristics. Each chapter is accompanied by case studies.
This book provides a fundamental teaching framework for the Policy Science (Public Policy Analysis) course for graduate students (MPA students) in public administration. It consists of 3 parts, 16 chapters—comprising an introduction, Policy Systems (4 chapters), Policy Processes (5 chapters), Analytical Methods (5 chapters), and a conclusion, plus a bibliography. Due to the extensive and broad range of topics covered, instructors can make appropriate selections and adjustments based on the specific needs of their students, the nature of the course, and the available teaching time.