Includes index Dunn, W. N. (2012). Public policy analysis (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Part I: Methodology of policy analysis -- Chapter 1: The process of policy analysis -- Chapter 2: Policy analysis in the policy-making process -- Part II: Methods of policy analysis -- Chapter 3: Structuring policy problems -- Chapter 4: Forecasting expected policy outcomes -- Chapter 5: Prescribing preferred policies -- Chapter 6: Monitoring observed policy outcomes -- Chapter 7: Evaluating policy performance -- Part III: Methods of policy communications -- Chapter 8: Developing policy arguments -- Chapter 9: Communicating policy analysis

"This broadly accessible 5th edition employs a simplified style of writing, case based on real-world analytical practices, and visual displays that make complex ideas understandable. The inclusion of advanced graphics software for mapping and evaluating policy arguments helps cultivate critical thinking skills in areas ranging from qualitative forecasting and statistical analysis of theories of justice. The book also provides practical and marketable skills in communicating policy analysis by writing policy memos, position papers, and other forms of structured analytical writing." - From the Book