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Policy Paradox

The Art of Political Decision Making
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Policy Paradox reveals policy making as a political struggle over values and ideas rather than a straightforward rational process. Deborah Stone examines the inherent paradoxes behind policy decisions, demonstrating that politics is inseparable from policy. The book includes updated examples, especially post-September 11, and is written in an accessible, engaging style.
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The most accessible policy text available.

Policy making is a political struggle over values and ideas. By exposing the paradoxes that underlie even seemingly straightforward policy decisions, Policy Paradox shows students that politics cannot be cleansed from the process in favour of "rationality."

Author Deborah Stone has fully revised and updated this popular text, which now includes many paradoxes that have arisen since September 11. Examples throughout the book have been updated, and the prose has been streamlined to make a great read even better.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393912722

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 December 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Third Edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 568g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Deborah Stone is a renowned scholar who has taught at Brandeis, MIT, and other universities around the world. Her award-winning book Policy Paradox has captivated readers through three decades, four editions, and six translationsβ€”but who’s counting? She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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