Congress & the Presidency· 2016Q2
The Politics of Information: Problem Definition and the Course of Public Policy in America.
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Public policy in America is shaped by how information is framed and contested, not just by objective facts.
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Key points
- Information is a key battleground in American politics.
- The framing and definition of policy problems are crucial to political struggles.
- Political agendas and policy outcomes are influenced by how information is contested.
- Objective facts are less important than their strategic use in policy debates.
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Abstract
In The Politics of Information, Frank R. Baumgartner and Bryan D. Jones develop a compelling argument that puts information at the center of political battles and struggles. The authors launch thei...
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Field: Library and Information Sciences
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