Policy Studies in Canada: The State of the ArtLaurent Dobuzinskis, Michael Howlett, David H. Laycock Twenty-one Canadian political scientists examine policy studies in the country from the beginnings of the field to speculations on future directions in research. The discussions describe influences and theoretical departures based on work investigating government, public administration, and political economy, describing the penetration of policy analysis into government and non-government organizations. Besides this historical overview, the volume also outlines the principal elements of four major methodological approaches used in contemporary Canadian policy studies, illustrating strengths and weaknesses in regards to Canadian policy. Lacks an index. Canadian card order number C96-930355-6. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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The Evolution of Canadian Policy Studies as Art Craft and Science | 15 |
Public Administration and the Study of Public Policy Making | 27 |
Is Pluralism a Distorting Mirror? | 33 |
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