How social science can contribute to public policy
In: New Paradigms in Public Policy, S. 239-248
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In: New Paradigms in Public Policy, S. 239-248
In: Handbook of Public Policy Analysis; Public Administration and Public Policy, S. 29-40
In: Social sciences and modern states: national experiences and theoretical crossroads, S. 191-206
In: The American People and Science Policy, S. 33-54
In: Social sciences and modern states: national experiences and theoretical crossroads, S. 168-190
In: The Public Sector: challenge for coordination and learning, S. 29-45
In: The Oxford Handbook of Social Movements
In: Courting the Abyss, S. 181-214
In: A New Handbook of Political Science, S. 97-130
In: Comparative policy research: learning from experience, S. 244-261
In: Social justice and public policySeeking fairness in diverse societies, S. 16-31
In: Social justice and public policy, S. 17-32
In: Psychology and public policy: Balancing public service and professional need., S. 41-55
Examines the impact of social movement organizations (SMOs) & interest groups on public policy, arguing that their influence is constrained by electoral competition & limits on the ability of citizens/legislators to address multiple issues at the same time. Legislators pay attention to the wishes of the majority of their constituents, & SMOs cannot have a direct impact on policy if they are in conflict with the majority over issues the public cares about. However, SMOs can directly influence policy on issues the public is not particularly interested in, & indirectly influence policy by relating information to elected officials & administrative agencies, as well as by working to change the public's policy preferences or the intensity of their concerns. An examination of the activities of SMOs & interest groups in the context of theories of democracy leads to the conclusion that there is no theoretical justification for distinguishing between them; hence, their abilities to impact public policy are roughly the same. J. Lindroth
In: Transforming Latin America, S. 205-222