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Policy Failure Explained by Information Theory

In six pages this report discusses information theory and public policy and if failure can be explained through 'implementation th...

Analyzing Some Programs of Affirmative Action

In five pages differences and similarities are explored among affirmative action programs dealing with disabilities, race, and sex...

Failed Vietnam Policy of the US

all kinds of arms and munitions. In their relations with Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, each member of the Geneva Conference undertak...

UK's Doctrine of Adverse Possession and Whether or Not It is Justified

In effect it was assumed that where the scenario for adverse possession arouse the title owner had abandoned or dispossessed the l...

Public Policy Views Contrasted

is that policy formulation should employ a "craft" perspective. By "craft," these authors indicate the skillful application of a s...

Senior Citizens and Public Policy

forgetful. It can be a very serious problem for the elderly who are often on a smorgasbord of necessary pills to treat a variety o...

People Making Decisions, the Impact of the Media, Surveys and Public Polling

In eight pages this paper discusses how public policy perceptions can be shaped by opinion surveys and the media with bias issues ...

Necessary Force and Law Enforcement Brutality

In five pages this paper discusses the issues of necessary force, police brutality, the effects of the publicized Rodney King beat...

A Bakersfield Public Policy Case Study

In a paper consisting of 5 pages the 1970s case of Kern County is discussed as it relates to public administration. A grant for a...

Elite Theory and Understanding Public Policy by Thomas Dye

and without duress, and is competent. At least two physicians must agree that the patient is likely to die within six months. Th...

Positive Public Policy

After school programs might be a positive factor in dissuading kids from excessively playing video games. There are five sources l...

Agendas Alternatives and Public Policies by John C. Kingdon

In three pages this text that discusses the development of policy proposals and the role played by political events are examined i...

Health Care Policy Development and the Roles of Interest Groups and Public Opinion

ability to provide politicians with useful information to which they might not otherwise have access. By joining these groups tha...

Social Inequalities, Public Policies, and Classifications of Race

health status she can only be considered Asian in relation to statistical findings if that is what she chose as representative of ...

Synthesis, Analysis of 3 Public Policy Articles

which specifically examined why theories pertaining to foreign policy change had received little scholar attention. Holsti focused...

Secondhand Smoke and Public Policy

to be the "third leading cause of preventable death in the United States," as it constitutes a "major source of indoor air polluti...

Refocusing Housing Public Policy: An Environmental Impact Study

A 17 page paper discussing environmental justice, policy and environmental law as the concepts apply to Altgeld Gardens, a low inc...

The Death Penalty, Public Policy and the Criminal Justice System

there will not be the endless appeals that follow the death sentence (Neumann, 2009). In addition, Wanzenreid notes that capital...

Public Policy and Healthcare

attempts by private institutions have been unsuccessful in addressing a problem. While administrated separately, Moon (2005) not...

The Truly Disadvantaged The Inner City, the Underclass and Public Policy by William J. Wilson

This sociological text by William J. Wilson is analyzed in a paper consisting of six pages. There are no other sources listed....

Health Policies and Public Education Comparison

This paper consists of seven pages and compares Europe, Japan, and the United States in terms of their healthcare and education po...

Public Policy Analyses of Various Issues

The writer provides essays on various public issues such as increasing the driving age or providing health care for the homeless. ...

Making Public Policy by Steven Kelman

In six pages this text by Steven Kelman is analyzed with views from other critics also considered. Three sources are cited in the...

Public, Policy, and Affirmative Action

This paper contains ten pages and considers the failure of the Affirmative Action program to effectively serve the public and incl...

Public Policy and Affirmative Action 2

In a paper consisting of five pages the argument that the policy of Affirmative Action is beneficial for society is presented. Th...

Public Policy and Health Care

In twenty pages U.S. health care is examined within philosophical, legal, and historical contexts to evaluate the effects of vario...

Cherokee Influences on Colonial Settlers

This paper addresses Native American Culture and its impact on colonial American society. The author discusses various ways in wh...

Capitalism Fuels Colonial Expansion

the scene may seem sublime, it can be interpreted as a depiction of contrast between cultures. In the foreground stands the Europ...

A New University Policy to Ban Campus Alcohol Consumption

during a drinking binge while 21% reported having unplanned sex and 12% reported having been injured because of alcohol consumptio...

Monitary and Fiscal Policies

What is the definition of 'recession'? What are monetary policies and fiscal policies? How were Demand Side policies used with the...