Public policy in Canada : an introduction

Miljan, Lydia A. (Lydia Anita) 1963- (author). Brooks, Stephen, 1956- Public policy in Canada. (Added Author).

Summary: Now in its sixth edition, this classic work continues to chronicle the changing landscape of public policy issues in Canada. Offering essential information in an accessible style, Miljan begins by covering the fundamental concepts, theories, contexts, and approaches to public policy before taking a deeper look in later chapters into six principal fields: macroeconomics, social programs, health, family, Aboriginal peoples, and environmental policy. Featuring the latest data and in-depth discussions on highly debated topics - ranging from the recent global recession and its aftermath to ongoing land-claims disputes to the costs and benefits of 'going green' - this sixth edition provides an informed overview of key political, economic, and social factors that drive public policy-making in Canada.

Record details

ISBN: 9780195442779
ISBN: 0195442776
Physical Description: print
viii, 342 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: Don Mills, ON. : Oxford University Press [2012].

Content descriptions

General Note:	1st-4th eds. written by Stephen Brooks and Lydia Miljan.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface -- Part I Understanding Public Policy -- 1. Basic Concepts in the Study of Public Policy -- 2. Theories of Public Policy -- 3. The Context of Policy-Making in Canada -- 4. Policy Implementation -- 5. Policy Evaluation -- Part II Policy Fields -- 6. Macroeconomic Policy -- 7. Social Policy -- 8. Health Policy -- 9. Family Policy -- 10. Aboriginal Policy -- 11. Environmental Policy -- Notes -- Index