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Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy As the name indicates, this edition is an encyclopedic look at the numerous topics covered by public policy. Each issue covered provides references to additional resources.
Call Number: JK9 .E526 2008
The Handbook of Social Policy This comprehensive look at social policy begins with a definition and overview of American social policy and then provides a historical look at social policy, followed by a discussion of the political economy of social policy and social services.
Call Number: HN65 .H345 2009
Public Finance and Public Policy A look at public policy from the perspective of financing each agenda item. This book offers theoretical & empirical tools for public finance, as well as looking at multiple aspects of taxation and publically financed insurance.
Call Number: HJ141 .G78 2007
Studying Public Policy Understand the five stages of a policy cycle, including policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
Call Number: H97 .S78 2014
Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy by Alexander DeConde (Editor) Essays by subject experts treat concepts and doctrines, policymaking, commerce and science, human rights and arms control, with specific articles on topics ranging from anti-imperialism to environmental diplomacy, from refugee policies to terrorism and countermeasures.
Call Number: Reference KZ1160 .E53 2002 (and online)
Publication Date: 2002