Democracy and the Policy Sciences (Paperback)

As originally proposed by Harold Lasswell, the policy sciences were dedicated to democratic governance. But today they are far removed from the democratic process and do little to promote the American democratic system. This book examines how in the context of American history and the development of the policy sciences, a more democratic, participatory policy analysis could be conceptualized in theory and administered in practice.

Peter deLeon argues that for the policy sciences to move toward democracy, they must accept a new analytic paradigm that draws heavily on critical thinking and the writing of post-positivism. To further that end, he presents a "minipopulist" procedure that will allow more citizen participation without hamstringing the processes of government.

General

Imprint:	State University of New York Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	SUNY series in Public Policy
Release date:	August 1997
First published:	October 1997
Authors:	Peter DeLeon
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	172
ISBN-13:	978-0-7914-3548-9
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Social studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal, health & social education (PHSE) > Citizenship Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-7914-3548-2
Barcode:	9780791435489

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