How Long to Read Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition?

It takes the average reader 10 hours to read Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition by Michael E. Kraft

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

All too often, public policy textbooks offer a basic grounding in the policy process without the benefit of integrating the use of policy analysis. Kraft and Furlong, since their first edition, take a different tack. They want students to understand how and why policy analysis is used to assess policy alternatives--not only to question the assumptions of policy analysts, but to recognize how analysis is used in support of political arguments. To encourage critical and creative thinking on issues ranging from the financial bailout to rising gas prices to natural disasters, the authors introduce and fully integrate an evaluative approach to policy. Public Policy starts with a concise review of institutions, policy actors, and major theoretical models. The authors then discuss the nature of policy analysis and its practice, and show students how to employ evaluative criteria in six substantive policy areas. Public Policy arms students with analytic tools they need to understand the motivations of policy actors--both within and outside of government--influence a complex, yet comprehensible, policy agenda. Enhancements to the 4th edition: - All chapters have been comprehensively updated to include recent events, issues, and policy debates including the conduct of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the use of private contractors for military support and operations, the rising cost of gasoline and disputes over energy policy and climate change, the controversy over immigration policy, requirements for financial regulation, heightened concerns over economic and social inequality, and the clash over reforming taxes and entitlement programs, as well as dealing with the federal deficit and national debt. - New and updated "working with sources" and "steps to analysis" features help students investigate sources of information and apply evaluative criteria. - New and updated end-of chapter discussion questions, suggested readings, and web sites.

How long is Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition?

Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition by Michael E. Kraft is 593 pages long, and a total of 150,029 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 183% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 39 minutes to read Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition?

Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 4th Edition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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