Democracy and the policy sciences
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Author
Publication
1997 - State University of New York Press, Albany, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
40,000 words, Guess
Page Count
160 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1012198M
- ISBN-100791435474
- OCLC Control Number36112173
- OCLC Control Numberdemocracypolicys0000dele
- Library of Congress Control Number96052831
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- Goodreads4420601
- LibraryThing2583953
Classifications
- DDC320/.6
- LCCH97 .D454 1997
Description
As originally proposed by Harold Lasswell, the policy sciences were dedicated to democratic governance. But today they are far removed from the democratic process and do little to promote the American democratic system. This book examines how in the context of American history and the development of the policy sciences, a more democratic, participatory policy analysis could be conceptualized in theory and administered in practice. Peter deLeon argues that for the policy sciences to move toward democracy, they must accept a new analytic paradigm that draws heavily on critical thinking and the writing of post-positivism. To further that end, he presents a "minipopulist" procedure that will allow more citizen participation without hamstringing the processes of government.
Subjects
Series Statement
- SUNY series in public policy
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