Facts, Values and the Policy World
Seiten
2022
Policy Press (Verlag)
978-1-4473-6454-2 (ISBN)
Policy Press (Verlag)
978-1-4473-6454-2 (ISBN)
This book tackles the prevailing contradiction within policy analysis, that rigorous thought should be uncontaminated by values, despite policy analysis being inherently values based. In resolving the issue, this book provides a new, solid foundation for policy analysis.
Many policy analysts – and citizens interested in public issues – believe that rigorous thought should be uncontaminated by values, which are merely subjective. Policy analysis, however, is about what is worth doing and therefore inherently values based.
This accessible book reveals the damage that this contradiction inflicts on policy analysis and society. It also demonstrates the real-world failings of various influential alternatives to the ‘value-free’ ideal. By showing that values are amenable to critical analysis, this book provides a solid foundation for a comprehensive approach that reimagines the scope and role of policy analysis in contemporary society.
Many policy analysts – and citizens interested in public issues – believe that rigorous thought should be uncontaminated by values, which are merely subjective. Policy analysis, however, is about what is worth doing and therefore inherently values based.
This accessible book reveals the damage that this contradiction inflicts on policy analysis and society. It also demonstrates the real-world failings of various influential alternatives to the ‘value-free’ ideal. By showing that values are amenable to critical analysis, this book provides a solid foundation for a comprehensive approach that reimagines the scope and role of policy analysis in contemporary society.
Phil Ryan is Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. He is the author of 'After the New Atheist Debate' (2014) and 'Multicultiphobia' (2010).
Introduction
PART I The binary view: effects and durability
1. Some effects of the binary view
2. The quest for exogenous values
3. The durable fl otsam of the binary view
4. Convenient belief
PART II Non- binary analysis
5. Forms of care
6. Networks of belief
7. Networks of beliefs and practices
8. Decision contexts
9. The analyst in context
PART III Caveats
10. Experts and expertise
11. The limits of dialogue
Conclusion
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.03.2022 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Not illustrated |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Staat / Verwaltung | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4473-6454-6 / 1447364546 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4473-6454-2 / 9781447364542 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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