| Description |
xiii, 146 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : how to use this book -- Ch. 1. Public policy making -- Ch. 2. Communication in the process -- Ch. 3. Definition : frame the problem -- Ch. 4. Legislative history : know the record -- Ch. 5. Position paper : know the arguments -- Ch. 6. Petitions and proposals : request action or propose policy -- Ch. 7. Briefing memo or opinion statement : inform policy makers -- Ch. 8. Testimony : witness in a public hearing -- Ch. 9. Written public comment : influence administration -- Conclusion : ready for change |
| Summary |
"Writing Public Policy is a hands-on concise guide to writing and communicating in public policy processes. Designed to help students, practitioners, and other "doers" understand and perform common types of communication used in solving public problems, the book introduces the institutional democratic process in the U.S. and explains the standards and functions of communicating in the public sector."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
United States |
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Policy process |
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Communication skills |
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Writing |
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Overseas item |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Communication in public administration -- United States.
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Policy sciences.
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Political planning.
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Communication in public administration.
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Written communication.
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| Author |
Smith, Catherine F. (Catherine Findley), 1942-
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| LC no. |
2004056062 |
| ISBN |
9780195145076 |
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0195145070 paperback |
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