ABSTRACT
The preceding pages in this volume represent the fi rst attempt to bring together in book form a collection of scholars, their thoughts, and evidence, with the objective of illustrating various essential elements of what policy informatics is and what it offers society. This edited collection set out some of the themes in this emerging fi eld, demonstrated some of the specifi c methodologies and approaches under the policy informatics banner, and provided specifi c examples set in context for appreciating the contribution policy informatics can make in addressing complex public policy challenges now and in the future.
