The Art of Policy Making (Tools, Techniques, and Processes in the Modern Administrative Department)

Author: George E. Scammon IV, Paul J. Weinstein Jr.
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book focuses on the tools and techniques used in the policy process of the U.S. executive branch, aiming to help readers understand the relevant theories from a practical perspective. The authors believe that it is essential for aspiring policy makers to understand the specific tools and techniques employed in the policy-making process—their likelihood of supporting a policy often depends on the legitimacy of the procedures that generate it, which is just as important as the value of the policy itself. They argue that procedural legitimacy, in turn, is achieved through the tools and techniques used in policy development and implementation. One of the authors, Paul J. Weinstein Jr., was once the chief counselor of the Domestic Policy Council in the Clinton administration, providing a unique "insider" perspective for this book. Additionally, the book is rich in case studies, illustrative real-world documents, and practical solutions, making it highly realistic and practical.