Policy paradox : the art of political decision making / Deborah Stone.
| Author/creator | Stone, Deborah A. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Rev. ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Norton, ©2002. |
| Description | xv, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2001030191 |
| ISBN | 0393976254 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780393976250 (pbk.) |
| Standard identifier# | 9780393976250 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | H97 .S83 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |