Technocracy and the Politics of Expertise
Author | : Frank Fischer |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 1990 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015015508842 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Download or read book Technocracy and the Politics of Expertise written by Frank Fischer and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1990 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the role of technological experts and expertise in a democratic society. It places decision-making strategies - studied in organization theory and policy studies - into a political context. Fischer brings theory to bear on the practical technocratic concerns of these disciplines and hopes to facilitate the development of nontechnocratic discourse within these fields. The book adopts a critical perspective and addresses the restructuring of the policy sciences.