TY - BOOK AU - Gerston,Larry N. TI - Public policy making: process and principles SN - 076561202X (hardcover : alk. paper) AV - JK468.P64 G47 2004 U1 - 320.60973 22 PY - 2004/// CY - Armonk, N.Y. PB - M.E. Sharpe KW - Political planning KW - United States KW - Local KW - Policy sciences KW - Politics and government N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-158) and index; 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 ER -