Public Policy Analysis Master of Public Administration (MPA) Series Textbooks

Author: Chen Zhenming
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book focuses on introducing, absorbing, and integrating research achievements in contemporary policy science from both domestic and international perspectives, particularly emphasizing the tracking of the latest trends in Western policy science development and drawing upon its new theories and methods. At the same time, it is grounded in China's national conditions, closely integrating with current policy practices in the country, taking China's policy system, policy process, and policy practices as the research objects to summarize policy experience 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— including an introduction, the Policy System section (4 chapters), the Policy Process section (5 chapters), the Analytical Methods section (5 chapters), and a conclusion—plus a bibliography. Due to the extensive and diverse nature of the topics covered, instructors can make appropriate selections and adjustments based on the actual teaching context, such as the target audience, course nature, and teaching hours.