Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-423) and index.

pt. I:. The context -- Where are we? -- How did we get here? -- Where do we want to go? -- What are the governmental alternatives? many actors, many proposals -- Alternative responses and initiatives of institutions and professions -- pt. II:. The policy analysis process -- The policy analysis process--identification and definition -- The policy analysis process--evaluation--technology assessment -- The policy analysis process--evaluation--political feasibility -- The policy analysis process--evaluation--economic viability -- The policy process--analysis of values--last but not least -- Implementation strategy and planning -- pt. III:. The professional as a participant -- What is likely to work -- Health professional leadership -- Conclusion:. All those levers and no fulcrum.

UNCP c. second printing.