Beyond Machiavelli : Policy Analysis Comes of Age

by Beryl A. Radin

Transcending the adage "if you like the product, don't watch the process of making either sausage or policy," Radin (public administration and policy, SUNY-Albany) addresses policy analysis issues raised by her students by reviewing the evolution of the profession, current practices, the classic conflict between the cultures of politics and analysis, information needs as identified by Machiavelli and beyond, and future directions. She served as a special advisor to the US Department of Health and Human Services from 1996-98. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: School

195 pages, Hardcover

First published April 26, 2000