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Package American Public Policy: Promise and Performance, 8th Edition with Issues for Debate in American Public Policy, 11th Edition! American Public Policy, 8th Edition Now in its eighth edition, B. Guy Peters's trusted text once again provides a meticulous overview of the process behind-and the current state of- American public policy. In addition to balanced and comprehensive coverage of governmental structures and policymaking procedures, Peters addresses an array of specific policy issues as well as cost-benefit and ethical analysis. Brief "background" sections now start each issues chapter, providing readers with additional context before they dive into current problems and policies. In addition to an in-depth look at economic policy in light of the current financial turmoil and recession, this revision includes valuable new material on the politics of international treaties and climate control and devotes further attention to foreign policy. In a brand new chapter Peters accessibly explains approaches to the policymaking process, including institutional, economic, constructivist, and stages models, along with concepts such as the advocacy coalition framework, bounded rationality, and incrementalism. Updated graphics, tables, and charts throughout ensure that students have access to the latest data in the field, while new photos illustrate important points. For more information about American Public Policy: Promise and Performance, 8th Edition, including testimonials and a table of contents, please click here. Issues for Debate in American Public Policy, 11th Edition Can the U.S. afford universal health-care coverage? Should the EPA continue implementing strict caps on carbon emissions? The new edition of Issues for Debate promises up-to-date coverage of sixteen important policy controversies and concerns, from managing the economic crisis at home, to the president's human rights agenda abroad. CQ Researcher readings provide a window into how policy is actually made and implemented and incorporate voices from key players in the policy process, from lobbyists and business leaders to those working in nonprofits and government agencies. Extensively researched, each issue includes current analysis as well as substantial background information,presenting all sides of an issue and laying the groundwork for lively classroom debate. Advancing critical thinking, each report includes the following useful features: pro/con box that examines two competing sides of a single question; detailed chronology; annotated bibliography and web resources, and photos, charts, graphs, and maps. For more information about Issues for Debate in American Public Policy, 11th Edtion, including testimonials and a table of contents, please click here.