Facts Values and the Policy World

<p>Many policy analysts - and citizens interested in public issues - believe that rigorous thought should be uncontaminated by values which are merely subjective. Policy analysis however is about what is worth doing and therefore inherently values based.</p><p> This accessible book reveals the damage that this contradiction inflicts on policy analysis and society. It also demonstrates the real-world failings of various influential alternatives to the 'value-free' ideal. By showing that values are amenable to critical analysis this book provides a solid foundation for a comprehensive approach that reimagines the scope and role of policy analysis in contemporary society.</p>