Policy paradox : the art of political decision making / Deborah Stone.

Author/creator Stone, Deborah A.
Format Book
EditionRev. ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Norton, ©2002.
Descriptionxv, 428 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Portion of title Art of political decision making
Contents Preface to the Revised Edition -- Introduction -- pt. 1. Politics -- 1. The market and the polis -- pt. 2. Goals -- 2. Equity -- 3. Efficiency -- 4. Security -- 5. Liberty -- pt. 3. Problems -- 6. Symbols -- 7. Numbers -- 8. Causes -- 9. Interests -- 10. Decisions -- pt. 4. Solutions -- 11. Inducements -- 12. Rules -- 13. Facts -- 14. Rights -- 15. Powers -- Conclusion : Political reason -- Policy paradox in action -- Credits -- Index.
Abstract The author holds that policy science, rather than enabling a rational analysis of a given situation, must be able to confront the ambiguity and paradox of human issues--i.e., its issues are political issues. She argues that the major methods of policy reform--incentives, rules, persuasion, legal rights, and reorganization of authority--are complex social processes rather than mere tools of policy makers, and shows how values enter into policy design and implementation. The new edition includes a study of one of today's trickiest policy issues: affirmative action.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2001030191
ISBN0393976254 (pbk.)
ISBN9780393976250 (pbk.)
Standard identifier# 9780393976250

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks H97 .S83 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold