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" Humble analysis : "
Clinton J. Andrews.
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BL
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952408
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b706778
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Andrews, Clinton J.
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Humble analysis : : the practice of joint fact-finding /\ Clinton J. Andrews.
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| Publication Statement
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Westport, Conn. :: Praeger,, 2002.
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1 online resource (xiv, 200 pages) :: illustrations
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0313076219
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: 9780313076213
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0275975886
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9780275975883
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-194) and index.
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| Contents
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Illustrations; Preface; Part I. Motivations and Concepts; Part II. Serving Multiple Decision Makers; Part III. Mixed Participation in Analysis; Part IV. Multiple Decision Makers and Mixed Participation in Analysis; Part V. The Practice of Joint Fact-Finding; Select Bibliography; Index.
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Joint fact-finding is a cooperative venture and communication among the participants is critical to success. Analysts have begun to recognize this and have started to adjust their craft to reflect the communicative character of their work. Non-analysts usually judge experts' opinions by their value, effectiveness, and legitimacy rather than soundness of the conclusions. Accordingly, experts must recognize the importance of these non-scientific criteria, and learn to communicate better with their non-expert colleagues. Practically, this means explaining the rationale and implications behind the.
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Communication in small groups.
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Government consultants.
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Knowledge, Sociology of.
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Knowledge, Theory of.
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Policy sciences.
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Political planning.
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Communication in small groups.
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Government consultants.
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Knowledge, Sociology of.
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Knowledge, Theory of.
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Policy sciences.
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Political planning.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Affairs Administration.
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352.3/73
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JF1525.C6A53 2002eb
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