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In modern industrial democracies, the making of public policy is dependent on policy analysisthe generation, discussion, and evaluation of policy alternatives. Policy analysis is often characterized, especially by economists, as a technical, nonpartisan, objective enterprise, separate from the constraints of the political environment. however, says the eminent political scientist Giandomenico Majone, this characterization of policy analysis is seriously flawed. According to Majone, policy analysts do not engage in a purely technical analysis of alternatives open to policymakers, but instead produce policy arguments that are based on value judgments and are used in the course of public debate. In this book Majone offers his own definition of policy analysis and examines all aspects of itfrom problem formulation and the choice of policy instruments to program development and policy evaluation. He argues that rhetorical skills are crucial for policy analysts when they set the norms that determine when certain conditions are to be regarded as policy problems, when they advise on technical issues, and when they evaluate policy. Policy analysts can improve the quality of public deliberation by refining the standards of appraisal of public programs and facilitating a wideranging dialogue among advocates of different criteria. In fact, says Majone, the essential need today is not to develop 'objective' measures of outcomesthe traditional aim of evaluation researchbut to improve the methods and conditions of public discourse at all levels and stages of policymaking.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Evidence, Argument, and Persuasion in the Policy Process'? A: The book primarily focuses on the role of policy analysis in public policy making, emphasizing that it involves not just technical assessment but also value judgments and persuasive arguments.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Evidence, Argument, and Persuasion in the Policy Process' is Giandomenico Majone, a noted political scientist.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 29, 1992.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include problem formulation, policy instrument choices, program development, and the evaluation of policy, along with the importance of rhetorical skills in policy analysis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students studying public policy? A: Yes, it is suitable for students and professionals interested in public policy, policy analysis, and the intersection of rhetoric and politics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 203 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book provide practical examples of policy analysis? A: Yes, the book examines various aspects of policy analysis and offers insights that are relevant to real-world policy debates.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this a reissue of a previous edition? A: Yes, this is a reissue of the original edition.