Encyclopedia of American Public Policy

by Byron M. Jackson

Overview

Public policy rules our lives, from federal environmental regulations and state testing of doctors to city dog licensing and municipal parking restrictions. Cutting through the complexities of this vast and often misunderstood subject, this unique reference work illuminates important concepts, terms, actors, legislation, and milestones of American public policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781576070239
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/01/1999
Pages:	230
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.62(d)
Age Range:	15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Byron M. Jackson is vice provost for academic affairs and dean of undergraduate education at California State University, Chico, Chico, CA.

Editorial Reviews

…a useful tool for undergraduates and high school students.” —American Reference Books Annual

“In this readable and informaive encyclopedia, Jackson … indicates a passion for political history and uses the introductions and chronologies at the beginning of each chapter to place policy issues in a historical context. Access to the material is made easy through an extensive table of contents and a detailed index. General readers and lower-division undergraduates.” —Choice

From the Publisher

A broad and quick reference for high-school, undergraduate, and graduate students and general readers. Also useful for teachers in planning and implementing curriculum and classes, and for librarians and researchers to find further sources of information. The entries are arranged alphabetically within topical sections that are themselves alphabetical after the first Key Concepts section. They average about a quarter page each, and are well referenced and cross- referenced. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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