About the book
Postmodern Public Policy introduces new ways of investigating the urgent difficulties confronting the public sector. The second half of the twentieth century saw approaches to public administration, public policy, and public management dominated by technical-instrumental thought that aspired to neutrality, objectivity, and managerialism. This form of social science has contributed to a public sector where policy debates have been reduced to \"bumper-sticker\" slogans, a citizenry largely alienated and distant from government, and analysis that ignores history and context and eschews the lived experiences of actual people. Hugh T. Miller brings together the latest thinking from epistemology, evolutionary theory, and discourse theory in an accessible and useful manner to emphasize how a postmodern approach offers the possibility of well-considered, pragmatic solutions grounded in political pluralism and social interaction between public service professionals and community members.
Editions of Postmodern Public Policy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791454893
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791454909
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791488034
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Postmodern Public Policy introduces new ways of investigating the urgent difficulties confronting the public sector. The second half of the twentieth century saw approaches to public administration, public policy, and public management dominated by technical-instrumental thought that aspired to neutrality, objectivity, and managerialism. This form of social science has contributed to a public sector where policy debates have been reduced to \"bumper-sticker\" slogans, a citizenry largely alienated and distant from government, and analysis that ignores history and context and eschews the lived experiences of actual people. Hugh T. Miller brings together the latest thinking from epistemology, evolutionary theory, and discourse theory in an accessible and useful manner to emphasize how a postmodern approach offers the possibility of well-considered, pragmatic solutions grounded in political pluralism and social interaction between public service professionals and community members.
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What is Postmodern Public Policy about?
Postmodern Public Policy introduces new ways of investigating the urgent difficulties confronting the public sector. The second half of the twentieth century saw approaches to public administration, public policy, and public management dominated by technical-instrumental thought that aspired to neutrality, objectivity, and managerialism. This form of social science has contributed to a public sector where policy debates have been reduced to \"bumper-sticker\" slogans, a citizenry largely alienated and distant from government, and analysis that ignores history and context and eschews the lived experiences of actual people. Hugh T. Miller brings together the latest thinking from epistemology, evolutionary theory, and discourse theory in an accessible and useful manner to emphasize how a postmodern approach offers the possibility of well-considered, pragmatic solutions grounded in political pluralism and social interaction between public service professionals and community members.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Postmodern Public Policy?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Central / national / federal government > Central / national / federal government policies
Where can I read a sample of Postmodern Public Policy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791454893
How long is Postmodern Public Policy and how many pages does it have?
Postmodern Public Policy has 132 page(s)
Is Postmodern Public Policy part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Public Policy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Postmodern Public Policy?
Hugh T. Miller
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Postmodern Public Policy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791454893) and paperback(ISBN 9780791454909) and pdf(ISBN 9780791488034)
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