American Public Policy: Promise And Performance; Author: Peters, B. Guy; Paperback

Author: Peters, B. Guy
Edition #6; Paperback
Chatham House Publishers
ISBN: 1889119636

Now considered a classic amongst political experts, American Public Policy is an excellent overview of the fundamental processes and content of American public policy. Peters gives a clear exposition of the public policy environment from agenda setting to evaluation, identifying the governmental structures and procedures through which policy is designed and implemented. With characteristic flair for lucid and lively discussion, Peters examines the problems, goals, and important issues in substantive policy areas, including health care, social security and welfare, education, energy, environment, defense and law enforcement.A new chapter on social policy covering important contemporary topics such as abortion, school prayer, and gay rights enhances the currency of this accomplis