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A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective Problem Solving, 4th Edition Available To Downloads
With his original eightfold approach, Bardach encapsulates more than 35 years of teaching students effective, accurate, and persuasive policy analysis. This bestselling handbook presents dozens of concrete tips, interesting case studies, and step-by-step strategies for the budding analyst as well as the seasoned professional. In this new edition, Bardach clarifies some of the book s exposition, paying particular attention to "design problems" and the choice of a "base case." Up-to-date examples, including a new set of environmental problems, make the book even more engaging. Readers will also appreciate a sample document of real world policy analysis, a primer in how to "talk the talk" of policy analysis, and a cheat sheet of strategies for solving a host of policy problems.
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: CQ Press College; 4th edition (October 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1608718425
ISBN-13: 978-1608718429
Product Dimensions:  0.5 x 6.2 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
Average Customer Review:  4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #39,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)   #50 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Political Science > Public Policy   #53 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Research   #62 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Psychology > Clinical Psychology
The book will be very useful for students who have never studied public policy and who have never never written a public policy proposal. The book is clearly written and concise. It contains a sample proposal and also covers the important topic of not-for-profit organizations. As the title indicates, the book has a focus on the practical, which is comforting to students who may feel lost in the complex world of policy analysis and development.
The book was required for Public Policy 304W: Public Policy Analysis, at Pennsylvania State University. Bardach develops his eight step path to public policy analysis. He further details the need to sell analysis by building consensus and support. Some concepts may be strange to the aspiring analyst in that Bardach sees a role for the analyst as not simply a disinterested observer performing a passionless critique, but rather as an advocate for the policy and proposals the analyst advances.
Good overview, but very short. Had to buy it for a class, would not have picked it up otherwise. Talks very little about policy and more about these highly regarded steps. Little discussion of how to apply
This book is written in a style that is very approachable. It provides a practical guide to the issue of policy review and helps to equip the student with nearly a checklist of items that should be considered.
This is also a very good, easy to read and easy to apply book. I did my practicum in the U.N and developed couple of policy documents and I found this book very helpful in writing the policy document. It gave me a step by step guide from collecting evidences, reviewing them and organizing my review and to do table talk / focus group discussions and consensus building meetings on policy recommendations. I did write the policy document and it was approved. I am happy that I have this book and I will keep it with me for my future endeavors in my public health career.
Great textbook and/or introductory learning material for public policy making. Good thought guiding material for writing papers, crafting policy, and studying hard for tests.
One of four textbooks for my Public Policy Analysis and Theory course. I'm reading the first chapter and I love this book! I strongly recommend this book for the public policy student or anyone who is interested in knowing what goes on behind the scenes in deciding public policy.
This book is the best of the best in policy. It's not long, but man, is it thorough. Not to mention excellently written. If you have anything to do with policy, you need this in your library--it's a great resource.
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