American Politics in the Age of Ignorance: Why Lawmakers Choose Belief Over Research 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Schultz, D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1137308710 ISBN-13: 9781137308719 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - State - Political Science | American Government - Local - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
Dewey: 320.973 |
Series: Palgrave Pivot |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.74 lbs) 139 pages |
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Publisher 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. |