American Politics in the Age of Ignorance: Why Lawmakers Choose Belief over Research
Description
American Politics in the Age of Ignoranc e looks at ten policy myths and bad ideas that governments and public officials - most often conservatives - consistently repeat and re-enact. Acting on these myths, the policies inevitably fail and thereby reinforce preconceived beliefs that government is ineffective at solving problems.
Keywords
Political ScienceWorldEuropeanPublic PolicySocial PolicyAmerican GovernmentPolitical IdeologiesHistory & TheoryPublic Affairs & AdministrationSocial Services & Welfare
2012Book
Author(s)David A. Schultz
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9781137308719
LanguageEnglish
