Policy Puzzle, The: Finding Solutions in the Diverse American System

From the Publisher This text explains how the policy process actually works at all levels of government -- federal, state, and local. Offering both exceptional coverage of the full range of major policy issues in America AND a solution-focused approach, it describes the rich diversity of society, politics, and policy experience in America. From the Back Cover Key Benefit: This book explains how the policy process actually works at all levels of government — federal, state, and local. Key Topics: Offering both exceptional coverage of the full range of major policy issues in America AND a solution-focused approach, it describes the rich diversity of society, politics, and policy experience in America. It analyzes successful solutions from all levels of government and provides in-depth coverage of the full range of policy problems and alternatives in America — environmental protection, the health care crisis and reforms, economic development policies, intergovernmental relations, education reforms, and trends in abortion and euthanasia as examples of modern ethics dilemmas.