Public Policy in the United States: Challenges, Opportunities, and Changes

Book Details

• Author: Mark Rushefsky

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 6th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 488

• Release Date: 16-10-2017

• EAN: 9781138686045

• Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.0 x 1.3 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
Public Policy in the United States by Mark Rushefsky offers one of the most comprehensive explorations of U.S. policy issues available. Now in its sixth edition, this acclaimed textbook provides up-to-date coverage of key topics, extending through the 2016 elections and recent developments.

Structured in three accessible parts, the book begins by introducing readers to the American policy-making process, examining how political institutions, societal shifts, and ideology influence public decision-making. It then delves into major policy domains, including foreign policy, health care, the economy, environmental concerns, and criminal justice, all richly supported with case studies, examples, and study tools.

Notable updates in this edition include discussions on:

• The implementation and impact of the Affordable Care Act

• Post-recession economic challenges and trade policies

• Evolving U.S. foreign relations, including key developments in the Middle East

• Contemporary criminal justice issues such as incarceration and policing

With added resources for instructors like a test bank and instructor manual, this edition is an ideal core text for undergraduate courses in American Public Policy and Politics, as well as a valuable companion for courses on policy analysis and governance.