Health Policymaking in the United States (3rd Edition)

The new edition of a textbook written for students of the health professions. After defining health and health policy, Longest (health policy and management, U. of Pittsburgh) explores the impact of policy on health determinants. A brief overview of the political marketplace is discussed and then the four components of the policy-making process are explored: agenda setting, development of legislation, policy implementation, and policy modification. Finally, he addresses the concept of political competence, examining the political ability to analyze the public policy environment and exert influence in this environment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)