The ungovernable city: The politics of urban problems and policy making (MIT studies in American politics and public policy)

Yates, Douglas

MIT Press]

Franz Grillparzer: A Critical Biography- Volume I

Basil Blackwell

Neighborhood democracy: The politics and impacts of decentralization

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Lexington Books

Although everyone agrees on the need to make government work better, few understand public bureaucracy sufficiently well to offer useful suggestions, either theoretical or practical. In fact, some consider bureaucratic efficiency incompatible with democratic government. 
 Douglas Yates places the often competing aims of efficiency and democracy in historical perspective and then presents a unique and systematic theory of the politics of bureaucracy, which he illustrates with examples from recent history and from empirical research. He argues that the United States operates under a system of "bureaucratic democracy," in which governmental decisions increasingly are made in bureaucratic settings, out of the public eye. He describes the rational, selfinterested bureaucrat as a "minimaxer," who inches forward inconspicuously, gradually accumulating larger budgets and greater power, in an atmosphere of segmented pluralism, of conflict and competition, of silent politics. 
 To make the policy process more competitive, democratic, and open, Yates calls for strategic debate among policymakers and bureaucrats and insists that bureaucrats should give a public accounting of their significant decisions rather than bury them in incremental changes. He offers concrete proposals, applicable to federal, state, and local governments, for simplifying the now-chaotic bureaucratic policymaking system and at the same time bolstering representation and openness. 
 This is a book for all political scientists, policymakers, government officials, and concerned citizens. It may well become a classic statement on the workings of public bureaucracy.

Bureaucratic Democracy: The Search for Democracy and Efficiency in American Government

Business & Money

Harvard University Press

Although everyone agrees on the need to make government work better, few understand public bureaucracy sufficiently well to offer useful suggestions, either theoretical or practical. In fact, some consider bureaucratic efficiency incompatible with democratic government.Douglas Yates places the often competing aims of efficiency and democracy in historical perspective and then presents a unique and systematic theory of the politics of bureaucracy, which he illustrates with examples from recent history and from empirical research. He argues that the United States operates under a system of “bureaucratic democracy,” in which governmental decisions increasingly are made in bureaucratic settings, out of the public eye. He describes the rational, self-interested bureaucrat as a “minimaxer,” who inches forward inconspicuously, gradually accumulating larger budgets and greater power, in an atmosphere of segmented pluralism, of conflict and competition, of silent politics.To make the policy process more competitive, democratic, and open, Yates calls for strategic debate among policymakers and bureaucrats and insists that bureaucrats should give a public accounting of their significant decisions rather than bury them in incremental changes. He offers concrete proposals, applicable to federal, state, and local governments, for simplifying the now-chaotic bureaucratic policymaking system and at the same time bolstering representation and openness.This is a book for all political scientists, policymakers, government officials, and concerned citizens. It may well become a classic statement on the workings of public bureaucracy.

This is portfolio of over 20 postcards featuring the Ice Craving Festival held annually in March in Fairbanks, Alaska. Each postcard has a different scene of various ice sculptures, including shots of carves at work on the sculptures. Both night and day scenes are depicted. Colored lights are used which given the ice carvings additional depth and beauty. These photos were taken during the 1990 Festival. International Carvers come China, Japan, Russia and other countries including the United States as well as local carvers from Fairbanks. The back covers lists various facts about ice such as: "Ice worms, first discovered on Muir Glacier in 1887, eat pollen grains and fern spores." Post cards can be torn out and mailed of course! The 64th Parallel Press works to promote skills, events and attitudes that celebrate life in northern regions. By fostering awareness of Alaska's cultural and physical geography, climate and ecological value, the 64th Parallel Press seeks local solutions to balance economic development and environmental quality. bioregional perspectives on wildlife, fisheries, air, soil and aesthetics shift the focus from the corporate bottom line to global distinction of health, happiness and security.

The Sixty-Fourth Parallel Alaska Ice Postcard Collection: New Ice Carving from Fairbanks, Alaska

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