Understanding Public Policy (10th Edition) (10th Edition)

Author: Dai
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a classic textbook in the field of public policy. From 1972 to 2002, it has been published in ten editions, not only educating countless students but also cultivating many policy experts. The book introduces various analytical models in political science, explaining the actions and inactions of governments in the practical policy field. Its distinctive feature lies in its combination of theory and practice, rich and diverse content, vivid and fluent language, and simple yet elegant style, which greatly aids in understanding the essential meaning of public policy and conducting comparative analysis of real-world policy issues. The selected books in this series are all classic works written by authoritative experts in the field of public administration and public management abroad, and are authoritative textbooks currently used by renowned universities internationally. They comprehensively reflect the current state of theoretical development and practical operational standards in this field. The series emphasizes the close integration of theory and practice, greatly benefiting students in systematically developing their ability to think and solve practical problems. Additionally, the selected textbooks are written in fluent and concise language, making them easy to read. To provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of each textbook and grasp its position and value in public administration and public management, we have specially invited experts to write prefaces for each book and translated the table of contents into Chinese for reference. Meanwhile, China Renmin University Press will soon release the Chinese versions of this series of textbooks.