American Public Policy: Promise and Performance

American Public Policy: Promise and Performance

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong>American Public Policy</strong> provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the landscape of public policy. This foundational text takes students through the governmental systems and core theories of policymaking before turning to in-depth exploration of key policy areas and tools of policy analysis. <br /><br /><br /><br />Important additions to this<strong> Tenth Edition</strong> include expanded discussions of policy instruments, the challenges for public policymakers presented by the continuing gridlock in Washington, the Affordable Care Act, higher education funding, reproductive rights, and gay rights. <strong>New </strong>coverage of fracking controversies, race and racial profiling, and the legalization of marijuana keeps students up to date with recent policy debates and issues.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>