TY - BOOK AU - Fischer,Frank (ed) AU - Miller, Gerald J (ed) AU - Sidney, Mara S (ed) TI - Handbook of public policy analysis: theory, politics, and methods SN - 1574445618 U1 - 352.34 PY - 2007/// CY - Boca Ratan PB - CRC Press KW - Policy sciences KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Public administration N1 - This book relates to explore the interplay between empirical and normative analysis and provides a broad, comprehensive perspective on the field. This book examines the historical development of policy analysis as well as its role in the policy process. Presenting empirical methods that have defined this endeavor, this text then explores the various theories generated by these methods. Normative and ethical issues surrounding the practice of public policy analysis are also addressed ER -