ME Sharpe Professor

“Prepares students for policy analysis and leadership” (*)

The new edition of this widely used text provides an overview of public policymaking in all its aspects along with basic information, tools, and examples that will equip citizens to participate more effectively in the policymaking process. It is intended as a handbook for service-learning students, but will serve equally as a resource for any organized effort to involve citizens in community service and the exercise of civic responsibility. Each chapter includes a Case Study, Reflection, Student Projects, and Discussion Questions. This edition includes new and revised case studies.

Endorsements:

“I have used this book with undergraduates and for ma graduate seminar that enrolled professionals in the MPA program. Gerston provides excellent historical and conceptual background, analyses, case studies, and research tools that prepare students for policy analysis and for leadership.” — Kathleen Staudt, University of Texas at El Paso (on the previous edition) (*)

“Gerston’s text outlines the steps of policy making and identifies resources for readers interested in participating in the practice. In line with its ‘how-to’ focus, the text provides as well, guidelines for engaging students in policy making.” — Public Administration Review (on the previous edition)