Policy Evaluation: Beyond the Cutting Edge

The key criteria for what constitutes good policy analysis, says Nagel, relate to validity importance, usefulness, originality, and feasibility. Policy evaluation in general, specific policy problems that illustrate public policy issues, and recent literature are examined in 18 chapters, only a few of which are attributed to named authors. The topics include policy analysis as an academic vocation, foresight and hindsight in the win-win analysis, and public policy novels. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)