The Policy-Making Process (Prentice-Hall foundations of modern political science series) - Softcover

An expanded and updated version of a classic policy book, stressing incrementalism and the intelligence of democracy.

Emphasizing the policy-making role of ordinary citizens, this text challenges the assumption that political elites and policy analysis professionals hold the keys to improved social problem solving. It covers the challenges facing policy making; conventional government and politics; broader influences on policy making; and improving policy making. For professionals in the fields of public policy analysis and formulation.