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Red Tape: Its Origins, Uses, And Abuses
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Most People Talk About Red Tape As Thought It Were Some Kind Of Loathsome Disease Or The Deliberate Product Of A Group Of Evil Conspirators Or The Result Of Bureaucratic Stupidity And Inertia. It Is Rarely Discussed Rationally, Dispassionately, And Analytically; Most Of Us Rage About It When It Comes Up.In This Book, Kaufman Attempts A Detached Examination Of The Subject To Find Out Why Something So Universally Detested Flourishes So Widely And Enjoys Such Powers Of Endurance. Part Of The Explanation Is The Protean Character Of The Term Red Tape; Each Of Us Applies It To Our Own Pet Grievances, Not Realizing That Other People'S Grievances Are Often Quite Different From Our Own. Underlying This Variance, However, Is A Common Core Of Meaning, And The First Part Of The Book Identifies That Shared Understanding.The Second Part Searches For The Origins Of The Despised Phenomenon In The Federal Government, And Finds The Source Not In A Clique Of Fools Or Villains, But In All Of Us. Red Tape, According To This Analysis, Springs Largely From The Diversity Of Values To Which People In Our Society Subscribe, From The Demands On Government To Which These Values Give Rise, And From The Responsiveness Of The Government To The Demands. In This Sense, Red Tape Is Of Our Own Making.Consequently, Getting Rid Of It Entirelyrewinding The Spools, As It Wereis A Hopeless Quest. The Major Proposals For Eliminating It Are Found Wanting In This Regard (Though There May Be Other Reasons To Favor Some Of These Reforms); They May Even Generate As Much Red Tape As They Cut. That Being The Case, Kaufman Concludes That A More Fruitful Policy Would Be To Concentrate On Relieving The Worst Of Red Tape'S Irritants So As To Make Bearable What We Cannot End, And He Explores Several Steps He Believes Will Have This Effect.Although Many Readers Will Find This Book Depressing, Most Will Probably Acknowledge The Persuasiveness Of Its Argument. And Some, Like The Author, Will Take Heart From The Analysis On The Grounds That Relief Measures Rooted In Reality Are Much More Likely To Succeed Than Proposals For Improvement Based On Delusive Optimism And False Hope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Red Tape: Its Origins, Uses, and Abuses'? A: The book explores the concept of red tape, examining its origins, implications, and the societal values that contribute to its persistence in government and bureaucracy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Red Tape: Its Origins, Uses, and Abuses' is Herbert Kaufman.
- Q: When was 'Red Tape: Its Origins, Uses, and Abuses' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 1977.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in acceptable condition, indicating signs of previous use but still functional.
- Q: How many pages does 'Red Tape: Its Origins, Uses, and Abuses' have? A: The book contains a total of 100 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the nature and perception of red tape, its origins in government, and practical measures to alleviate its negative impacts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in government and bureaucracy? A: Yes, the book provides an analytical perspective on government processes and the complexities of bureaucracy, making it suitable for readers interested in these topics.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of the author's viewpoint? A: Readers can expect a rational and analytical examination of red tape, rather than an emotional or overly critical perspective.
- Q: Are there any recommendations for improving red tape discussed in the book? A: Yes, Kaufman discusses several practical steps aimed at relieving the worst irritants of red tape, focusing on realistic solutions rather than eliminating it entirely.