Magical thinking in public policy: (Record no. 6157)

MARC details
000 -LEADER
fixed length control field 02220nam a22001937a 4500
005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
control field 20240328172343.0
008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
fixed length control field 240224b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780192848789
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 320.6
Item number BOS
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Boswell, John
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Magical thinking in public policy:
Remainder of title why naïve ideals about better policymaking persist in cynical times
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Oxford University Press
Place of publication, distribution, etc. Oxford
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2023
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent viii, 184 p.
365 ## - TRADE PRICE
Price type code GBP
Price amount 76.00
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. This book 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. Contemporary policy scholarship tends to be cynical about movements to reform policymaking by making it more rational or more democratic. Scholars point to the pathologies and vagaries of realpolitik that render ideals such as evidence-based policymaking, long-term prevention, collaboration, transparency, and citizen engagement unattainable. Increasingly, many go further to warn about the democratic dangers of pursuing these foolhardy goals. The fact is, however, that scholarly objections about political obstacles and practical constraints are not news to policy actors themselves - they are acutely aware of the challenges of policy work amid uncertainty, complexity and contestation. They privately express doubt, frustration, and cynicism, but they continue to support, promote, and work towards these key aspirations in practice. Through rich case studies and wide-ranging theoretical discussion, John Boswell offers novel insights into the continuing appeal of seemingly naïve ideals. In particular, he shows how turning to these ideals helps actors to reconcile and resolve key dilemmas and challenges in their everyday work. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced and spirited defence of the value of clinging on to seemingly naïve ideals for better policymaking, even in the face of inevitable failures and disappointments.<br/><br/>(https://global.oup.com/academic/product/magical-thinking-in-public-policy-9780192848789?cc=in&lang=en&#)
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Public policy
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Policymaking
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Koha item type Book
Source of classification or shelving scheme Dewey Decimal Classification
Holdings
Withdrawn status Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Collection code Bill No Bill Date Home library Current library Shelving location Date acquired Source of acquisition Cost, normal purchase price Total Checkouts Full call number Accession Number Checked out Date last seen Date checked out Copy number Cost, replacement price Price effective from Koha item type
    Dewey Decimal Classification     Public Policy & General Management SBHP/INV/1268/2023-2024 10-02-2024 Indian Institute of Management LRC Indian Institute of Management LRC General Stacks 02/24/2024 Sarat Book House Pvt. Ltd. 5330.26 1 320.6 BOS 006226 01/20/2025 10/22/2024 10/22/2024 1 8200.40 02/24/2024 Book

©2019-2020 Learning Resource Centre, Indian Institute of Management Bodhgaya

Powered by Koha