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A new emphasis on web-based training tools for gathering policy research, acquiring publicly-available data, and utilizing on-line analysis interfaces has been added to give students the most current methods available for research. (ex. p. 81)
Discussions have been expanded to include new methods¿ in the field including quick tools for spatial analysis, on-line mapping, and gathering data for spatial analysis applications. (ex. p. 116)
Pedagogical figures and boxes have been updated to provide current and engaging visual examples of theories and concepts discussed in the text. (ex. p. ix)
Updated case information had been included to reflect changes in the real-world policy environment such as new legislation, increased public interest in sustainability and environmental impacts and regional planning. Students are able to analyze Public Policy in the context of real-world current events and issues. (ex. p. 191)
Exercises have been revised and updated to offer students opportunities to practice and apply the methods of policy analysis and planning they learn in a classroom setting. (ex. p. 58)
Discussions have been expanded to include new methods¿ in the field including quick tools for spatial analysis, on-line mapping, and gathering data for spatial analysis applications. (ex. p. 116)
Pedagogical figures and boxes have been updated to provide current and engaging visual examples of theories and concepts discussed in the text. (ex. p. ix)
Updated case information had been included to reflect changes in the real-world policy environment such as new legislation, increased public interest in sustainability and environmental impacts and regional planning. Students are able to analyze Public Policy in the context of real-world current events and issues. (ex. p. 191)
Exercises have been revised and updated to offer students opportunities to practice and apply the methods of policy analysis and planning they learn in a classroom setting. (ex. p. 58)
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Carl Patton is Professor Emeritus at Georgia State University, USA.
David Sawicki is Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.
Jennifer Clark is Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.
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