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This illuminating study sets out why policy makers need to take culture seriously, how culture and values shape the political system and presents essential, practical recommendations for what governments should do differently.

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Introduction What are culture and values? Part One: Why culture and values matter for public policy Culture determines whether policies work Culture and values determine whether policies are legitimate Arguments about values and the purpose of democracy Governments can't help affecting culture Part Two: How culture and values shape the political system Values voters Accountability in a values-driven system Part Three: How policy makers can take culture seriously Taking symbols seriously Doing more locally Building organisations Being smart about evidence Conclusion

Culture and Values at the Heart of Policy Making

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      Publisher: Bristol University Press
      Publication Date: 08/07/2020
      ISBN13: 9781447356158, 978-1447356158
      ISBN10: 1447356152

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This illuminating study sets out why policy makers need to take culture seriously, how culture and values shape the political system and presents essential, practical recommendations for what governments should do differently.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction What are culture and values? Part One: Why culture and values matter for public policy Culture determines whether policies work Culture and values determine whether policies are legitimate Arguments about values and the purpose of democracy Governments can't help affecting culture Part Two: How culture and values shape the political system Values voters Accountability in a values-driven system Part Three: How policy makers can take culture seriously Taking symbols seriously Doing more locally Building organisations Being smart about evidence Conclusion

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