Magical thinking in public policy : why naïve ideals about better policymaking persist in cynical times /

This text explores why naïve ideals about better policymaking persist even in cynical times, revealing the careful reflection at the heart of what appears to be 'magical thinking' in public policy, and offering new insights into the continuing appeal of such ideals.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Boswell, John (John Charles) (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2022.
Subjects:	Political planning. Public administration > Decision making. Politique publique. Political. PHILOSOPHY. History & Theory. POLITICAL SCIENCE. Public Affairs & Administration. Policy sciences Political planning Public administration > Decision making Politics & government. Politics and Government. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	This text explores why naïve ideals about better policymaking persist even in cynical times, revealing the careful reflection at the heart of what appears to be 'magical thinking' in public policy, and offering new insights into the continuing appeal of such ideals.
Item Description:	Also issued in print: 2022.
Physical Description:	1 online resource
Audience:	Specialized.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780191944031 0191944033