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Modeling as Negotiating: The Political Dynamics of Computer Models in the Policy Process
Contributor(s): Dutton, William H. (Author), Kraemer, Kenneth L. (Author), Unknown (Author)
ISBN: 0893912611     ISBN-13: 9780893912611
Publisher: Praeger
OUR PRICE:   $94.05  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: January 1985
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies
- Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare
- Business & Economics
Dewey: 361.610
LCCN: 84028429
Series: Communication and Information Sciences
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.24 lbs) 276 pages
 
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This book presents a perspective on the role of modeling that has relevance to both practice and theory. The authors provide an empirical assessment of the role of computer models in urban policy decisions, presenting a survey and four detailed case studies focusing on the use of a specific class of computer-based fiscal impact models in American logical governments. The findings are interpreted in light of this perspeectiv on the social and political dynamics of models in the policy process. From this perspective, called consensus modeling, a model is viewed as a tool for facilitating negotiation, and, thereby, consensus in the policymaking process.