American Public Policy: Promise and PerformanceAnnotation Author has thoroughly updated his classic introduction to the process and content of American public policy, adding a valuable new chapter on social policy and the culture wars. He examines the problems, goals, and important issues in substantive policy areas, including health care, Social Security and welfare, energy and the environment, and defense and law enforcement. |
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1 Public Perception of Honesty and Ethics | 13 |
2 | 21 |
1 Changing Levels of Federal GrantsinAid | 25 |
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