Public Policy Praxis: A Case Approach for Understanding Policy and Ana

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Public administration and policy analysis education have long emphasized tidiness, stages, and rationality, but practitioners increasingly work in a world where objectivity is buffeted by, repressed by, and sometimes defeated by value conflict. Over five beautifully-written and accessible editions, Public Policy Praxis has demonstrated that politics and policy are “messy” and power explains... Read more

Public administration and policy analysis education have long emphasized tidiness, stages, and rationality, but practitioners increasingly work in a world where objectivity is buffeted by, repressed by, and sometimes defeated by value conflict. Over five beautifully-written and accessible editions, Public Policy Praxis has demonstrated that politics and policy are “messy” and power explains much more about the policy process than does rationality. Using a case-based approach, authors Randy S. Clemons and Mark K. McBeth blend theory and practice to uniquely equip students to better grapple with ambiguity and complexity.

Public Policy Praxis introduces students to the “how” of policy analysis alongside its limitations, practical political problems, and the ethical problems associated with different techniques and methodologies. By offering six different analytical models of policy analysis—rational, quantitative, political, pragmatic, postpositivist, and democratic—the reader explores multiple perspectives to tackle complex policy issues. Unlike many U.S.-centric public policy books on the market, Public Policy Praxis is designed to work in international policy settings. New features include expanded coverage of narrative analysis, earlier introduction of mixed methods, updated cases on pressing issues like opioid abuse, school safety, and renewable energy, and enhanced discussions of political polarization and evidence-based policymaking. A fully-updated online Teaching Appendix is included for adopters, offering original cases, answers to problems, alternative approaches to case use, teaching exercises, student assignments, pedagogical ideas, and supplemental material directly tied to concepts covered in the text.

With a conversational writing style, Public Policy Praxis, 5th Edition is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in public policy analysis, community planning, leadership, social welfare policy, educational policy, family policy, and special seminars.

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Biography

Randy S. Clemons is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.

Mark K. McBeth is Professor in the Department of Political Science at Idaho State University, USA.

Critics' Reviews

“Public Policy Praxis serves as a unique resource for students with both academic and practitioner orientations. Throughout my use since the first edition, I have found my students applying its interdisciplinary discussions, thought-provoking critiques, and insightful case studies across their class and workplace projects.”

Udaya R. Wagle, Northern Arizona University, USA

“Public Policy Praxis hits the elusive sweet spot where theory meets practice, equipping students with tools they'll actually use. Its rich cases, methodological diversity, and embracing of political realities teaches students to navigate ambiguity, think ethically, and master political storytelling. Simply put, it's indispensable for teaching policy analysis.”

Michael D. Jones, Clemson University, USA

“Public Policy Praxis offers instructors and students a democracy-based approach to analyzing problems of any description, from large issues of national scope to local government endeavors and anything in between. The authors’ qualitative leanings emphasize stakeholder voices, resulting in a higher degree of relevance than quantitative-heavy texts. The authors view policy analysts as conduits of democracy as they place meaningful interaction with affected people and groups front and center.”

Kenneth Kickham, University of Central Oklahoma, USA

Public Policy Praxis A Case Approach for Understanding Policy and Analysis

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