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Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies

John W. Kingdon
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Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2002

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John W. Kingdon

Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Education
Setting

United States • 1980s

Topic
Education

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies by John W. Kingdon explores how public policy issues are prioritized and addressed. Kingdon analyzes the process through which certain topics gain governmental focus, examining factors like problem recognition, available solutions, and political climate. The book introduces the "multiple streams framework," describing how issue attention can lead to policy change.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

650 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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John W. Kingdon’s Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies is lauded for its comprehensive analysis of policy-making processes and the introduction of the "multiple streams" framework. Praised for clarity and academic rigor, some critics suggest it could be dense for casual readers. Overall, it’s a cornerstone in public policy literature.

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Who Should Read Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies?

A reader who enjoys Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies by John W. Kingdon likely has an interest in political science and public policy processes. Similar to readers of Theories of the Policy Process by Paul A. Sabatier, this audience values in-depth analysis of how policies are shaped by multiple factors in the political landscape.

4.0

650 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Education
Setting

United States • 1980s

Topic
Education

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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