Public Policy in the United States vs Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Policy sciences, Sciences de la politique, Political planning, Politique publique, Government, Political science

Cover of Public Policy in the United States

Public Policy in the United States Mark E. Rushefsky · 2007 ★★★★☆ 3.7 480 pages · ≈ 8 h 53 m · Moderate

Covering the period up through the 2012 elections, this book accomplishes three important goals: First, it introduces readers to the American approach to public policy making; second, it surveys American public policy…

Politique économique Social policy Economic policy Politique et gouvernement

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Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society Larry N. Gerston · 2002 ★★★★☆ 3.7 240 pages · ≈ 4 h 27 m · Moderate

While some people profess a disdain for politics, in a democracy politics is the primary vehicle for citizens to influence the decisions and decision makers that shape public policy at every level. This widely acclaimed…

Citizen participation National Reference

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Side by side

The verdict

Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 8 for Public Policy in the United States.
Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society has the widest readership — 12 ratings behind its score.
Public Policy in the United States reaches further in scholarship and criticism — cited 13 times.

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How to choose

Want a one-evening read? Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society ≈ 4h vs 8h for Public Policy in the United States

Scores by source

	Public Policy in the United States	Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society
Goodreads	3.4 (9)	3.5 (12)
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Reception

	Public Policy in the United States	Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society
Ratings	9	12
Editions	14	11
Citations	13	10
Want to read	53	27
Reading it now	5	2
Written reviews	—	1
Pages	480	240
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Questions readers ask

Which is rated higher: Public Policy in the United States or Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society?

Public Policy in the United States has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Public Policy in the United States 3.7/5, Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society 3.7/5).

Which is shorter to read: Public Policy in the United States or Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society?

Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society (240 pages, ≈ 4 h 27 m); Public Policy in the United States (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m).

Which is harder to read: Public Policy in the United States or Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society?

Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Public Policy in the United States: Moderate; Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society: Moderate.