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Boswell, John

Magical thinking in public policy : why naïve ideals about better policymaking persist in cynical times / John Boswell. - 1 online resource. - Oxford scholarship online . - Oxford scholarship online. .

Also issued in print: 2022.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This text explores why naïve ideals about better policymaking persist even in cynical times, revealing the careful reflection at the heart of what appears to be 'magical thinking' in public policy, and offering new insights into the continuing appeal of such ideals.

Specialized.

ISBN: 9780191944031 No price

Standard No.: 10.1093/oso/9780192848789.001.0001 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Political planning.
Public administration--Decision making.
Politics and Government.
Politics & government.

LC Class. No.: JF1525.P6

Dewey Class. No.: 320.6