National Policy Process Readings for Graduate Students

Books and Readings
We suggest you check used bookstores or order books online.
Required Texts:
- Birkland, Thomas. An Introduction to the Policy Process, 2nd Edition. 2005. M.E. Sharpe, NY. (OR 3rd Edition, 2010.)
- Peters, Charles. How Washington Really Works. 1993. 4th edition. Perseus Books, NY.
- Cohen, Richard E. Washington at Work: Back Rooms and Clean Air. 1995. 2nd edition. Allyn & Bacon: Boston.
- Chapter 12: Public Policy & Analysis in Morgan, D.F., R. Green, C. Shinn and K. Robinson. Foundations of Public Service. 2008. M.E. Sharpe. (To be e-mailed)
Recommended Texts:
- Wilson, James Q. Bureaucracy. 2000, repeat edition. Basic Books: NY.
- Basic American government text book (Borrow or library)
Handouts:
- Available during pre-trip session.
