Public Policy and the Dead Hand: The Thomas M. Cooley Lectures, Sixth Series

By Lewis M. Simes

Book Overview

Public Policy And The Dead Hand: The Thomas M. Cooley Lectures, Sixth Series is a book written by Lewis M. Simes. The book is a collection of lectures given by the author on the topic of public policy and the influence of the ""dead hand"" on policymaking. The term ""dead hand"" refers to the influence of past decisions and institutions on current policy decisions. The book is divided into six chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of public policy and the dead hand. The first chapter provides an overview of the concept of the dead hand and its impact on policymaking. The second chapter looks at the role of institutions in shaping public policy and the challenges of reforming these institutions. The third chapter focuses on the role of the judiciary in shaping public policy and the impact of judicial decisions on policymaking. The fourth chapter examines the role of interest groups in shaping public policy and the challenges of balancing their interests with the public interest. The fifth chapter looks at the role of experts in shaping public policy and the challenges of ensuring that their expertise is used effectively. The final chapter provides a summary of the book's main arguments and offers recommendations for policymakers and scholars interested in addressing the challenges posed by the dead hand.Overall, Public Policy And The Dead Hand: The Thomas M. Cooley Lectures, Sixth Series offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the challenges facing policymakers in the United States and the impact of past decisions and institutions on current policy decisions. The book is recommended for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of public policy and institutional reform.Five Lectures Delivered At The University Of Michigan February 7, 8, 9, 14, And 15, 1955.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258271737
• ISBN13: 9781258271732
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"