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Author:

Hird, John A.

Title:

Power, knowledge, and politics : policy analysis in the states / John A. Hird.

Publisher:

Georgetown University Press,

Copyright Date:

c2005

Description:

xvi, 240 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Policy sciences--States.--United States--States.
Legislators--United States--Decision making.--Decision making.
Political planning--United States--States.
Government consultants--United States.
Research institutes--United States.
Sciences de la politique--États.--États-Unis--États.
Parlementaires--États-Unis--Prise de décision.--Prise de décision.
Politique publique--États-Unis--États.
Conseillers du gouvernement--États-Unis.
Centres de recherche--États-Unis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-232) and index.

Contents:

The development and limitations of policy analysis -- Expertise and the use of policy analysis -- Policy analysis in the states -- Explaining variation in policy research organizations -- Legislators and policy analysis -- The effectiveness of non partisan policy research organizations -- Conclusions and implications: the politics of policy analysis.

Series:

American governance and public policy

ISBN:

9781589010499 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1589010493 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781589010482 (cloth : alk. paper)
1589010485 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2004023155

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)

OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)