Public Policy Making : Process and Principles (Paperback, 3 ed)

Preface to the Third Edition; 1. The Context of Public Policy; 2. Triggering Mechanisms: Catalysts for Public Policies; 3. The Public Agenda: Focal Point for Policy Decisions; 4. The Policy Makers: Roles and Realities; 5. Implementation: Converting Policy Commitments into Practice; 6. Evaluation: Assessments and Directions; 7. Public Policy Making in an Evolutionary Context; Notes; Index.