Public Policy in Canada 8th Edition

by Miljan

"Now in its eighth edition, Public Policy in Canada: An Introduction continues to navigate and examine the changing landscape of public policy in Canada. The format of this classic text remains the same: Part I introduces concepts, theories, and approaches to Canadian public policy, while Part II examines in detail economic affairs, social programs, health care, the family, Indigenous peoples, and the environment, highlighting the latest developments in each field. This updated edition offers extended coverage of policy administration and the role of policy professionals and updated statistics throughout. Accessible writing accompanies an updated and expanded art program along with end-of-chapter discussion questions, a glossary of key terms, and an annotated list of relevant web resources that support and engage the reader."--

399 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2012

Reviews

[Chloe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Steeped with a right-wing bias that appears quite evidently - the family policy chapter introduction exemplifies this... would not use this as a primary text on can public policy. Even as a secondary source I don't think it's strong enough to merit use as a viable resource, there are more thorough texts that do a better job.

[ESH · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is truly the WORST textbook I have ever read, and I have read a lot of textbooks.

It is almost incoherent. Author starts lists and then forgets about them mid-paragraph, leaving you confused.

Content is fine, it is just so so so badly organized and written.

[Taiya Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some chapters are pretty good, providing basic introductory info to get you started, other chapters are of lesser quality. Writing was generally easy to understand. Major flaw, occasionally left out supporting empirical evidence when making statements.

[Geoff Ball · Rating 2 out of 5]

Miljan's book does not cover all aspects of the policy cycle, and is not a very effective introduction to public policy. The book does better in the second half, where policy areas such as economic, social, cultural, and environmental policy are covered.

It is okay as a supplement to provide Canadian examples, but I would not use it as a primary text.