Incrementalism and Public Policy

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Focusing on the intricacies of policy-making, this book provides a thorough analysis of key models such as Lindblom's incrementalism and the Madisonian model, alongside discussions of nonincremental change. It is structured in two parts: the first reviews major policy-making theories, while the second introduces new typologies for understanding significant policy shifts. Additionally, it includes case studies on the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act and welfare reform efforts by Presidents Nixon and Carter, making it an essential resource for political science students.