Gerston, Larry N. <br/><br/>
Public policy making  process and principles 
Larry N. Gerston. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Armonk, N.Y.  M.E. Sharpe  c2004. 
 - x, 169 p.  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-158) and index. 
<br/><br/>The context of public policy -- Triggering mechanisms : catalysts for public policies -- The public agenda: focal point for policy decisions -- The policy makers : roles and realities -- Implementation : converting policy commitments into practice -- Evaluation: assessments and directions -- Public policy making in an evolutionary context. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>076561202X (hardcover : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2003016902 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Political planning--United States.<br/>Policy sciences
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States--Politics and government.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>JK468.P64  / G47 2004 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>320.60973  / G383p2