Cities and Complexity - Making Intergovernmental Decisions

This book addresses the mismatch between the assumptions of planning professionals and the actual operations of the intergovernmental system.

Basing her work not only on empirical research but also years of personal experience, Christensen presents a new theory of the underlying structure and dynamics of the US intergovernmental system. It is designed to help planners and policy makers clarify the obstacles to effective action on behalf of the public good.

List of contents

Planning in a Complex Intergovernmental System
Competing Theories of the US Intergovernmental System
Interactions among Governmental Institutions
Dimensions Structuring the Intergovernmental System
Sectoral Dynamics
Institutionalized Technological Elaboration and Effects on Area Interests
Delusions of Certainty and Their Consequences for Expectations of Government
Conducting Public Policy in Conditions of Uncertainty
Conclusions for the Intergovernmental System
Conclusions for Decision-Making Practice

Summary

Christensen presents a new theory of the underlying structure and dynamics of the US intergovernmental system. It is designed to help planners and policy makers clarify the obstacles to effective action on behalf of the public good.

Product details

• Authors: Karen S. Christensen, Karen Stromme Christensen
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.11.1998
• EAN: 9780761911654
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-1165-4
• No. of pages: 198
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 295 g
• Series: Cities and Planning; Cities and Planning
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education