{"product_id":"theory-and-practice-in-policy-analysis-including-applications-in-science-and-technology","title":"Theory and Practice in Policy Analysis: Including Applications in Science and Technology","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: M. Granger Morgan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 590\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-10-2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781316636206\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.0 x 5.9 x 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Policy Analysis: A Critical Introduction\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eM. Granger Morgan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thought-provoking textbook designed to challenge conventional approaches to policy analysis. Unlike traditional books that simply instruct readers on the use of policy analysis tools, this book emphasizes the importance of \u003cstrong\u003ecritical thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eself-reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e when applying analytical methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorgan carefully examines the \u003cstrong\u003estrengths\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elimitations\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eunderlying assumptions\u003c\/strong\u003e that analysts often make when using standard tools like utility maximization, benefit-cost analysis, and decision-making models. By exploring these issues through \u003cstrong\u003ereal-world examples\u003c\/strong\u003e, many of which involve complex \u003cstrong\u003escience and technology\u003c\/strong\u003e issues, the book encourages readers to consider important \u003cstrong\u003eethical\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003evalue-based\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional\u003c\/strong\u003e dimensions of policy analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics covered in this comprehensive volume include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtility Maximization\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exploration of benefit-cost analysis, decision analysis, and multi-attribute analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValuation of Intangibles\u003c\/strong\u003e: Addressing challenges in valuing non-market impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncertainty and Risk\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the role of uncertainty in policy analysis, including selected topics in \u003cstrong\u003erisk analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavioral Decision Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e: The limitations of traditional utility-based models in capturing human behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganizational Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handling situations involving \u003cstrong\u003emultiple agents\u003c\/strong\u003e and the complexity of policy advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textbook is an essential read for anyone interested in the field of \u003cstrong\u003epolicy analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those wishing to develop a deeper, more critical understanding of the techniques and assumptions underlying the field. Ideal for students and professionals alike, it equips readers with the tools to approach policy challenges with a more nuanced and thoughtful perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49949066854704,"sku":"Sarat_9781316636206","price":3870.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/cambridge-university-press-book-default-title-theory-and-practice-in-policy-analysis-including-applications-in-science-and-technology-41316263854384.jpg?v=1775949967","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/theory-and-practice-in-policy-analysis-including-applications-in-science-and-technology","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}