--- product_id: 318003703 title: "Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues (Textbooks in Policy Studies, 2)" price: "AR$210083" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/318003703-understanding-public-policy-theories-and-issues-textbooks-in-policy-studies store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues (Textbooks in Policy Studies, 2) **Price:** AR$210083 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues (Textbooks in Policy Studies, 2) - **How much does it cost?** AR$210083 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/318003703-understanding-public-policy-theories-and-issues-textbooks-in-policy-studies) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The fully revised second edition of this textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to theories of public policy and policymaking. The policy process is complex: it contains hundreds of people and organisations from various levels and types of government, from agencies, quasi- and non-governmental organisations, interest groups and the private and voluntary sectors. This book sets out the major concepts and theories that are vital for making sense of the complexity of public policy, and explores how to combine their insights when seeking to explain the policy process. While a wide range of topics are covered – from multi-level governance and punctuated equilibrium theory to 'Multiple Streams' analysis and feminist institutionalism – this engaging text draws out the common themes among the variety of studies considered and tackles three key questions: what is the story of each theory (or multiple theories); what does policy theory tell us about issues like 'evidence based policymaking'; and how 'universal' are policy theories designed in the Global North? This book is the perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying public policy, whether focussed on theory, analysis or the policy process, and it is essential reading for all those on MPP or MPM programmes. New to this Edition: - New sections on power, feminist institutionalism, the institutional analysis and development framework, the narrative policy framework, social construction and policy design - A consideration of policy studies in relation to the Global South in an updated concluding chapter - More coverage of policy formulation and tools, the psychology of policymaking and complexity theory - Engaging discussions of punctuated equilibrium, the advocacy coalition framework and multiple streams analysis Review: Arrived earlier than expected - Arrived earlier than expected and in perfect condition. Review: author is amazing - the book is explained very well and is not hard to understand. coming from a health background wanting to learn about public policies and issues available this book set a good timeline with a great updated summary about what is out there. PS: i am writing for my PhD comprehensive exam this year and this book is very highly recommended! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,875,147 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #920 in Government Social Policy #1,147 in Public Policy (Books) #11,670 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 68 Reviews | ## Images ![Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues (Textbooks in Policy Studies, 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MCwbqh4AL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived earlier than expected *by N***A on September 1, 2023* Arrived earlier than expected and in perfect condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ author is amazing *by L***R on May 11, 2021* the book is explained very well and is not hard to understand. coming from a health background wanting to learn about public policies and issues available this book set a good timeline with a great updated summary about what is out there. PS: i am writing for my PhD comprehensive exam this year and this book is very highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good policy handbook *by T***R on March 5, 2022* Bought for a daughter who works as a policy adviser. She ordered it. It was her Christmas gift (one of a few). 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