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Complexity And Policy Analysis: Tools And Concepts For Designing Robust Policies In A Complex World (Exploring Organizational Co,Used
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It Is Well Known And Acknowledged That Public Policies Are Inherently Complex. But The Implications Of Complexity Theory (Or Complex Adaptive Systems Theory) For Policy Analysis Have Not Been Explored Fully. The Authors Of This Volume Offer Perspectives And Methodological Tools To Fill This Gap. Among The Questions Explored In The Volume Are, Does Complexity Theory Offer A 'New Science', An Alternative Way Of Thinking To The Pervasive Rationalism Of The Mainstream Policy Analysis, Or Is It Merely A Novel Analytical Tool Kit? Does The Theory Suggest A New Way Of Knowingand Consequently Solvingcomplex Public Policy Problems, For Example? How Does The Theory Conceptualize Complexity, And Is This Different From Common Understandings Of The Term? What Should Be The Involvement Of Policy Analysts In The Process Of Change From The Perspective Of Complexity Theory? Does The Theory Support Or Suggest A Complexity Ethics? The Authors Of The Book Also Illustrate How Agentbased Models, The Most Commonly Applied Tool Of Complexity Theorists, Can Be Used In Policy Analysis, As Well As Creatively Applying Other Methods Such As Qmethodology And Qualitative Case Study In Understanding Complex Social Problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Complexity and Policy Analysis'? A: The book focuses on the implications of complexity theory for policy analysis, exploring how it can provide new perspectives and methodological tools for understanding and designing robust public policies in complex environments.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'Complexity and Policy Analysis' include Linda F. Dennard and contributors who provide insights into the intersection of complexity theory and policy analysis.
- Q: What type of policies does the book address? A: The book addresses public policies, specifically those that are inherently complex and require innovative analytical approaches to solve.
- Q: How does complexity theory differ from traditional policy analysis? A: Complexity theory offers an alternative to the mainstream rationalism of traditional policy analysis, suggesting new frameworks for understanding and addressing complex social problems.
- Q: What methodologies are discussed in the book for policy analysis? A: The book discusses various methodologies including agent-based models, Q-methodology, and qualitative case studies as tools for analyzing complex social issues.
- Q: What is the significance of agent-based models in the book? A: Agent-based models are highlighted as a key tool for complexity theorists, demonstrating how they can be applied to policy analysis to understand dynamic interactions within complex systems.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in policy analysis? A: While the book offers valuable insights, it may be more beneficial for readers with some prior knowledge of complexity theory and policy analysis, given its advanced concepts.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the role of complexity in policy formulation, the ethical considerations arising from complexity theory, and the involvement of policy analysts in system changes.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Complexity and Policy Analysis'? A: The book was published on May 9, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 428 pages.