Public Policy In Canada An Intro

Combining a theoretical and conceptual approach to public policy, Stephen Brooks and Lydia Miljan examine what governments do, why, and what the consequences are for the political, social, and economic fabric of Canada. Part I considers the concepts, theories, and context of public policy, as well as policy implementation while Part II presents six issue-areas including, macroeconomic policy, soical policy, health policy, family policy, aboriginal policy, and water policy.

In this revised and updated third edition of Public Policy in Canada, Stephen Brooks examines what governments in Canada do, why, and what the consequences are for the political, social, and economic fabric of the country. Part I considers the concepts, theories, and context of public policy, as well as policy implementation and Part II presents extensive and thought-provoking discussions of six significant issue areas in current Canadian policy-making.

Stephen Brooks teaches in the areas of Canadian politics and public administration, and American politics. His research interests include the political influence of intellectuals, political thought in Canada and the United States, federalism, and public policy. He is also the author of OUP Canada's introductory Canadian politics text, Canadian Democracy, now in its third edition, as well as America Through Foreign Eyes". He received his PhD from Carleton University. Dr. Lydia Miljan is Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Windsor and is Director

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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

Part II Policy Fields

5. Macroeconomic Policy

6. Social Policy

7. Family Policy

8. Aboriginal Policy

9. Cultural Policy: Language and Multiculturalism

10. Environmental Policy

Notes

Index