A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving
- ISBN-10
- 1506368875
- ISBN-13
- 9781506368870
- Series
- A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-07-11
- Publisher
- CQ Press
- Authors
- Eric M. Patashnik, Eugene Bardach
Description
"This book provides a wise and engaging how-to guide that meets the central challenge of policy analysis: combining scientific evidence and social goals to craft practical, real-world solutions." —Thomas S. Dee, Barnett Family Professor of Education, Stanford University Drawing on more than 40 years of experience with policy analysis, best-selling authors Eugene Bardach and Eric M. Patashnik use real-world examples to teach students how to be effective, accurate, and persuasive policy analysts. The Sixth Edition of A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis presents dozens of concrete tips, new case studies, and step-by-step strategies for the budding analyst as well as the seasoned professional. Bundle with select CQ Press textbooks for only $5! See the bundles section on the right of this screen or contact your textbook representative for additional information.
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