Laws That Shape Our Lives: Public Policy Essays in Bloomington, MN

From cyberspace to outer space, public policy shapes our lives, our planet, and our future. The ten essays collected in
Laws That Shape Our Lives
examine such controversial policy measures as net neutrality, tobacco packaging, water fluoridation, same-sex marriage, and the patenting of biological & genetic material. Written in an academic style based on research and primary source documents,
presents a comprehensive analysis of the history, major points of debate, and the current state of affairs of these topics and more.
takes a look at public policy on the municipal, state, national, and international levels where decisions are made which affect us all. Whether you are a student of public administration or simply interested in getting a sense of the bigger picture,
will provide an informative and in-depth experience of the world of public policy.