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Applied Policy Research - Concepts and Cases (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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Applied Policy Research - Concepts and Cases (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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Where many textbooks on policy research focus on methodological and
statistical theories, leaving students to wonder how they will
apply those theories to future policy positions, this innovative
textbook takes theories of policy research and puts them into
practice, demystifying the subject by translating it into
real-world situations in which students can actively engage.
Beginning with an orientation and overview of policy research,
outlining the processes of policy analysis and evaluation from
start to finish, Applied Policy Research, 2e walks students through
an examination of case studies to demonstrate how these theories
play out in real policy situations. New to this edition: A
rewritten Part I that includes several new chapters incorporating
the latest developments in applicable policy research design,
implementation, and products to provide a framework for conducting
policy research. A matrix at the start of Part II to easily
identify how each of the fifteen case-study chapters correspond
with concepts and topics presented in Part I, showing the reader
where to look for a specific real-life example of a given topic or
concept. Each case is drawn from real instances of policy research
to provide students with an opportunity to consider and learn how
to grapple with the challenges posed by the needs of public
programs and agencies. Cases include local, state, and nonprofit
agencies as well as federal-state-local intergovernmental
"hybrids." Each chapter is presented in a uniform format: (1) a
detailed description of a policy research problem; (2) a discussion
of the unique challenges posed by the problem; (3) a description of
the policy research techniques used; (4) a summary of the outcomes
or conclusions associated with the research as it was conducted;
and (5) conclusions about the implications or lessons for policy
research. Illustrative figures help students understand the stages
of policy research, and end-of-chapter tools such as discussion
questions, assignments and activities, and case studies "at a
glance" help students master not only the particulars of each case
but the broader skills needed in future research. Applied Policy
Research, Second Edition will be essential reading in all policy
research courses with a focus on practical outcomes and student
preparation for public service.
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