Imagination and Critique
James R.L. Noland
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Hardback. Historical inquiry and social science are examined in this unique monograph, to both assess and anticipate developments in public policy. A case study of the ratification of the 16th Amendment is included to illustrate the concepts discussed. Series: Philosophical Studies in Contemporary Culture. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
This book is most easily described as philosophy of history; however, this descr- tion may be a little misleading. Truly, this is a work of applied philosophy that was originally conceived not in a philosophy seminar but in a school of public policy. As a philosopher learning about the study of public policy formation, I was f- quently struck by what I perceived to be two very different sets of assumptions and methods at work. I found these assumptions and methods to be mutually exclusive conceptually, but they were often employed simultaneously. On the one hand, it was often accepted ... Read more
This book is most easily described as philosophy of history; however, this descr- tion may be a little misleading. Truly, this is a work of applied philosophy that was originally conceived not in a philosophy seminar but in a school of public policy. As a philosopher learning about the study of public policy formation, I was f- quently struck by what I perceived to be two very different sets of assumptions and methods at work. I found these assumptions and methods to be mutually exclusive conceptually, but they were often employed simultaneously. On the one hand, it was often accepted ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
Series
Philosophical Studies in Contemporary Culture
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048138036
SKU
V9789048138036
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