American Public Policy, 8th edition

Now in its eighth edition, B. Guy Peters’s trusted text once again provides a meticulous overview of the process behind—and the current state of— American public policy. In addition to balanced and comprehensive coverage of governmental structures and policymaking procedures, Peters addresses an array of specific policy issues as well as cost-benefit and ethical analysis.

Brief “background” sections now start each issues chapter, providing readers with additional context before they dive into current problems and policies. In addition to an in-depth look at economic policy in light of the current financial turmoil and recession, this revision includes valuable new material on the politics of international treaties and climate control and devotes further attention to foreign policy. In a brand new chapter Peters accessibly explains approaches to the policymaking process, including institutional, economic, constructivist, and stages models, along with concepts such as the advocacy coalition framework, bounded rationality, and incrementalism. Updated graphics, tables, and charts throughout ensure that students have access to the latest data in the field, while new photos illustrate important points.

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Issues for Debate in American Public Policy, 12th edition

Is the new health-care reform law a good idea? Should teachers be held more accountable for students’ performance? Are tougher rules for financial firms needed? Are offshore drilling regulations too weak? Does capital punishment cost more to administer than it is worth?

Always up-to-date on the latest controversies and concerns, the new edition of Issues for Debate takes up these and other compelling questions. Covering sixteen hot topics, each selection explores who the key players are, what’s at stake, and explains why recognizing past and current developments is so crucial to the future. Essays include a pro/con box, chronology, bibliography, photos, charts, graphs, and maps.

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American Public Policy, 8th edition

 In addition to an in-depth look at economic policy in light of the current financial turmoil and recession, this revision includes valuable new material on the politics of international treaties and climate control and devotes further attention to foreign policy. Brief "background" sections now start each issues chapter, providing readers with better context before they dive into current problems and policies. In a brand new chapter Peters explains approaches to the policymaking process, including institutional, economic, constructivist, and stages models, along with concepts such as the advocacy coalition framework, bounded rationality, and incrementalism. Updated graphics, tables, and charts throughout ensure that students have access to the latest data in the field, while new photos illustrate important points.

Issues for Debate in American Public Policy, 12th edition

16 all-new case studies gathered from the CQ Researcher bring this 12th edition up to date.

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B. Guy Peters is Maurice Falk Professor of American Government at the University of Pittsburgh. He has written extensively in the areas of public administration and public policy, both for the United States and comparatively. Among his recent publications are the Handbook of Public Administration and The Quest for Control: Politicization of the Public Service.