Includes bibliographical references and index. O'Connor, M. K., & Netting, F. E. (2011). Analyzing social policy : multiple perspectives for critically understanding and evaluating policy. Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley and Sons.

An Overview of Social Policy Analysis -- Thinking of Policy Analysis as Research -- Rational Policy Analysis -- Applications of Rational Policy Analysis -- Nonrational Policy Analysis -- Applications in Nonrational Policy Analysis -- Critical Policy Analysis -- Applications in Critical Policy Analysis

This unique volume outlines the different frameworks of policy analysis and explains how readers can use research and critical thinking skills to understand the different models from their formation and development to implementation. Approaching the topic from an analytical and research-based perspective, the authors help readers make better,informed choices for successfully dealing with the complexities of social policy. Social workers, public administrators, nonprofit managers and upper level students of these fields will find the tools necessary for understanding how social policies are analyzed, conceived, and ultimately applied.