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The Argumentative Turn in Policy Analysis and Planning

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Unleashing the Transformative Power of Argumentation

The Argumentative Turn in Policy Analysis and Planning offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative power of argumentation in policy analysis and planning. This book provides a timely and critical analysis of contemporary issues, alternative approaches, and the latest advancements in the field.

The Argumentative Turn in Policy Analysis and Planning

by Robert Hoppe

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Language	:	English
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The argumentative turn in policy analysis and planning recognizes the central role of argumentation in all stages of the policy process, from problem definition and agenda-setting to policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Argumentation provides a framework for understanding how different stakeholders frame issues, develop and evaluate arguments, and negotiate and debate policy options.

This book brings together leading scholars from various disciplines to provide a comprehensive overview of the argumentative turn in policy analysis and planning. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including:

The theoretical foundations of argumentation in policy analysis and planning
The role of argumentation in different stages of the policy process
The use of argumentation in participatory planning and deliberative democracy
The development and use of argument mapping and argumentation frameworks
The challenges and opportunities of the argumentative turn in policy analysis and planning

The Argumentative Turn in Policy Analysis and Planning is an essential resource for scholars, students, and practitioners in the fields of public policy, planning, and political science. This book provides a valuable contribution to the growing body of literature on the role of argumentation in public decision-making and offers a roadmap for future research and practice.

: The Argumentative Turn in Policy Analysis and Planning
Chapter 1: The Theoretical Foundations of Argumentation in Policy Analysis and Planning
Chapter 2: The Role of Argumentation in Different Stages of the Policy Process
Chapter 3: The Use of Argumentation in Participatory Planning and Deliberative Democracy
Chapter 4: The Development and Use of Argument Mapping and Argumentation Frameworks
Chapter 5: The Challenges and Opportunities of the Argumentative Turn in Policy Analysis and Planning

About the Authors

Dr. John Smith is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books and articles on public policy analysis and planning.

Dr. Jane Doe is a Professor of Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the author of several books and articles on planning theory and practice.