Focusing on the intricacies of policy-making, this book provides a thorough analysis of key models such as Lindblom's incrementalism and the Madisonian model, alongside discussions of nonincremental change. It is structured in two parts: the first reviews major policy-making theories, while the second introduces new typologies for understanding significant policy shifts. Additionally, it includes case studies on the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act and welfare reform efforts by Presidents Nixon and Carter, making it an essential resource for political science students.
This is the first book that looks at how the U.S. House of Representatives
really works, by drawing on the insights and experiences of former members.
Chapters address every aspect of life in the House, from running for Congress
to the impact on family life. schovat popis
Games War describes how the video games market was created, how massive the numbers really were; and, perhaps most significantly of all, how, with the arrival of new competitors such as Sony, the foundations have already been laid for another boom in 1996 and beyond.
Incrementalism is explored as a key policymaking process in the USA, presenting it as both inevitable and desirable despite current political polarization. The book critiques traditional rationality and advocates for a realistic approach where policymakers from both sides acknowledge the benefits of incrementalism. It proposes a new model of partisan incrementalism, encouraging political parties to present unique incremental solutions to major issues. This work is particularly relevant for scholars and students in American public policy, public administration, and politics.
This Tenth Edition of the Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide has been updated throughout to comply with current regulations, procedures, and airman certification standards (ACS). Exam Tips have been added to all chapters, and answers and references have been updated to reflect current FAA guidance. New questions and answers reflect subjects evaluators have historically found weak during practical exams. Appendices include a Practical Test Checklist for Applicants and Examiners, Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Supplement, and FAA Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) guidance. ASA Oral Exam Guides were written to help applicants prepare for their oral exams with FAA examiners. Examiners ask a lot of questions during the oral portion of the checkride, and thorough preparation is key to success. Using a question-and-answer format, each Oral Exam Guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners and provides succinct, ready responses. Pilots will find the Oral Exam Guides indispensable tools in both planning for what to expect during the airplane checkride, and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate them as excellent preparation for students, as well as preps for Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs), aircraft transitions, and as general refresher material.
"The fifth edition of the Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide has been updated with new references and new and revised questions to reflect the latest regulations and FAA Airman Certification Standards. Written to help prepare applicants for their oral exams with FAA examiners. Using a question-and-answer format, each Oral Exam Guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners and provides succinct, ready responses. An excellent study tool for pilots gearing up for their checkride, airman check, or interview. Flight instructors find these an indispensable part of the test preparation process, teaching ATP candidates how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence when under the examiner's scrutiny. All the subjects an ATP candidate will be tested on during checkrides, career interviews, and aircraft transition rides are covered. Chapters are dedicated to turbine aircraft theory, performance and limitations, airline operational procedures, aeronautical decision making (ADM) and crew resource management (CRM), regulations, and instrument procedures. Answers and explanations were researched using FAA documents (and are identified so readers know where to go for further study on any given question) as well as through interviews with a variety of airline pilots, 121/135 operators, and examiners. The ATP Oral Exam Guide teaches applicants not only what to expect, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence when they're under the examiner's scrutiny. It identifies the candidates' strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in their aeronautical knowledge, which increases study efficiency"-- Provided by publisher
Exposes how powerful police unions and pro-police lawyers blocked Mayor Bill DeBlasio's efforts at reform and continue the system that allows hundreds of officers with severe misconduct charges to remain on the force
