Advocating for the Common Good: People, Politics, Process, and Policy on Capitol Hill

Advocating for the Common Good: People, Politics, Process, and Policy on Capitol Hill provides a comprehensive guide to policy-making in Washington, offering practical tools and a step-by-step process for analyzing past policies and creating an advocacy strategy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Advocating for the Common Good: People, Politics, Process, and Policy on Capitol Hill is a comprehensive and accessible guide to policy-making in the nation's capital, inviting us to engage, express our perspectives, and revitalize our policy-making institutions. Jane West unveils the backstage scene, providing a straightforward framework that empowers both novice and experienced advocates to navigate the complexities of Washington effectively. The 4 Ps—people, politics, process, and policy—are examined in detail, focusing on the knowledge and skills required for successful advocacy. Drawing from her extensive experience in education and disability policy-making, expert interviews, a thorough exploration of congressional procedures, and scholarly research on public policy, West delivers a compelling call to action. This affordable and jargon-free guide offers practical tools and a proven step-by-step process for analyzing past policies, understanding their origins and consequences, and developing advocacy strategies to influence policy change in the future.

Advocating for the Common Good: People, Politics, Process, and Policy on Capitol Hill is a comprehensive and accessible guide to policy-making in the nation's capital, inviting us to engage, express our perspectives, and revitalize our policy-making institutions. Jane West unveils the backstage scene, providing a straightforward framework that empowers both novice and experienced advocates to navigate the complexities of Washington effectively. The 4 Ps—people, politics, process, and policy—are examined in detail, focusing on the knowledge and skills required for successful advocacy. Drawing from her extensive experience in education and disability policy-making, expert interviews, a thorough exploration of congressional procedures, and scholarly research on public policy, West delivers a compelling call to action. This affordable and jargon-free guide offers practical tools and a proven step-by-step process for analyzing past policies, understanding their origins and consequences, and developing advocacy strategies to influence policy change in the future.

Weight: 635g
Dimension: 263 x 184 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538155226