The Politics of Information: Problem Definition and the Course of Public Policy

Description: The Politics of Information by Frank R. Baumgartner, Bryan D. Jones Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description How does the government decide whats a problem and what isnt? In this title, the authors focuses to the problem-detection process itself, showing how the growth or contraction of government is closely related to how it searches for information and how, as an organization, it analyzes its findings. Publisher Description How does the government decide whats a problem and what isnt? And what are the consequences of that process? Like individuals, Congress is subject to the "paradox of search." If policy makers dont look for problems, they wont find those that need to be addressed. But if they carry out a thorough search, they will almost certainly find new problems-and with the definition of each new problem comes the possibility of creating a government program to address it. With The Politics of Attention, leading policy scholars Frank R. Baumgartner and Bryan D. Jones demonstrated the central role attention plays in how governments prioritize problems. Now, with The Politics of Information, they turn the focus to the problem-detection process itself, showing how the growth or contraction of government is closely related to how it searches for information and how, as an organization, it analyzes its findings. Better search processes that incorporate more diverse viewpoints lead to more intensive policymaking activity. Similarly, limiting search processes leads to declines in policy making. At the same time, the authors find little evidence that the factors usually thought to be responsible for government expansion-partisan control, changes in presidential leadership, and shifts in public opinion-can be systematically related to the patterns they observe. Drawing on data tracing the course of American public policy since World War II, Baumgartner and Jones once again deepen our understanding of the dynamics of American policy making. Author Biography Frank R. Baumgartner is the Richard J. Richardson Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bryan D. Jones is the J. J. "Jake" Pickle Regents Chair in Congressional Studies in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin. Together, they are the authors of several books, including Agendas and Instability in American Politics, also published by the University of Chicago Press. Details ISBN 022619809X ISBN-13 9780226198095 Title The Politics of Information Author Frank R. Baumgartner, Bryan D. Jones Format Hardcover Year 2015 Pages 264 Publisher The University of Chicago Press GE_Item_ID:161782007; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780226198095

Book Title: The Politics of Information

Number of Pages: 264 Pages

Publication Name: Politics of Information : Problem Definition and the Course of Public Policy in America

Language: English

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Item Height: 0.1 in

Publication Year: 2015

Subject: Public Policy / General, United States / 20th Century, History & Theory, General, American Government / General, American Government / National

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 18.3 Oz

Author: Bryan D. Jones, Frank R. Baumgartner

Subject Area: Political Science, History

Item Length: 0.9 in

Item Width: 0.6 in

Format: Hardcover