Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision Making (Third Edition) [Paperback] Author: Deborah Stone | Language: English | ISBN:
0393912728 | Format: PDF, EPUB
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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 favor 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.
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- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Third Edition edition (December 16, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0393912728
- ISBN-13: 978-0393912722
- Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
I noticed that Dr. Stone's latest work was what can be called a "best seller" in the Policy arena on Amazon, since its debut December 2011 (roughly number 1 for nearly a month, then at least the top 20 thereafter). I was surprised that as of July 3, 2012 not even one person reviewed the book. Perhaps everyone is speechless. But, it really is a good book. Simply put, this third edition of Policy Paradox is an excellent work for anyone seriously wanting to change the world for the better by understanding the political arguments that undergird social policies, which often, and erroneously appear rationally constructed. By understanding how policy can be a struggle for ideas and the control of ambiguity in communities, which she refers to as the "polis," the policy analyst/advocate will be better prepared to jump into the debates by posing alternative viewpoints that ought to more closely adhere to fundamental humanistic principles of social justice and human rights. Having used the previous editions of her book for roughly fifteen years in my policy classes, I must say, that this book with its updated examples and now a new addition of "welfare" ( in addition to liberty, security, equity, and efficiency) as worthwhile goals for policy, which she says unite us as they divide us, is a must read for those from a variety of disciplines, who wish to engage in policy analysis and implementation. It is also extremely well written as the previous editions, with boxes that adequately summarize major points. Interspersed also with amusing anecdotes and even cartoons, I am sure that the reader will not be disappointed with her lively, yet serious style, for as she reminds us, when it comes to policy, the stakes are high.
By Joseph Wronka
This is a textbook on policy and it's really interesting...almost enjoyable to read. Don't hesitate to buy it if it's an optional read on your syllabus. It will be more interesting than the required texts.
By jsbrns
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