Criticism and Public Rationality - Professional Rigidity and the Search for Caring Government

Criticism is at the heart of any political discussion, and criticism of old policies is central to the development of new ones. In its analysis of political decision-making, this reissue, first published in 1991, examines the principles which control the process of policy criticism.

List of contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 A rational response to deprivation; Chapter 2 Strathclyde; Chapter 3 Strathclyde; Chapter 4 Traditions of rationality; Chapter 5 The Positivist Dispute; Chapter 6 Strathclyde policy documents; Chapter 7 Interview texts and exposition; Chapter 8 Conclusions;

About the author

Harry Smart

Summary

Criticism is at the heart of any political discussion, and criticism of old policies is central to the development of new ones. In its analysis of political decision-making, this reissue, first published in 1991, examines the principles which control the process of policy criticism.

Product details

• Authors: Harry W Smart, Harry W. Smart, Smart Harry W.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.04.2012
• EAN: 9780415613576
• ISBN: 978-0-415-61357-6
• No. of pages: 236
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Public Administration, Central Scotland, Public administration / Public policy