At the nexus of politics and policy development lies persistent
conflict over where problems come from, what they signify, and,
based on the answers to those questions, what kinds of solutions
should be sought. Policy researchers call this process "problem
definition."
Written for both scholars and students, this book explains how
and why social issues come to be defined in different ways, how
these definitions are expressed in the world of politics, and what
consequences these definitions have for government action and
agenda-setting dynamics. The authors demonstrate in two theoretical
chapters and seven provocative case studies how problem definition
affects policymaking for high-profile social issues like AIDS,
drugs, and sexual harassment as well as for problems like traffic
congestion, plant closings, agricultural tax benefits, and air
transportation.
By examining the way social problems are framed for political
discussion, the authors illuminate the unique impact of beliefs,
values, ideas, and language on the public policymaking process and
its outcomes. In so doing, they establish a common vocabulary for
the study of problem definition; review and critique the insights
of existing work on the topic; and identify directions for future
research.
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