Public Policy Skills in Action: A Pragmatic Introduction - Hardcover

by Bill Coplin (Author)

In this completely revised edition, Bill Coplin continues to prepare the next generation of leaders to bring their hearts and minds to solving the many problems that we face in the twenty-first century. The book teaches students the essential components for public policy analysis; how to get information from published sources and individuals; how to survey stakeholders; formulate public policy; examine costs and benefits of a policy; develop political strategies; write a briefing paper; among other skills.

Author Biography

Bill Coplin is Director and Professor of the undergraduate Public Affairs Program of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. Widely published in several theoretical and applied social science fields, he has received most of SU's outstanding teaching awards over his 45+ years at Syracuse University.