Research in Social Problems and Public PolicyJ A I Press Limited, 1993 - 312 pages Even today, many people think of 'social problems' as involving poor and powerless individuals in society. "Research in Social Problems and Public Policy" seeks to improve the balance by adding a focus on important and powerful institutions. Such organizations often play key roles in managing, and mismanaging, the ways in which some of today's most important social problems are handled by the public policy system. The papers discuss policy sciences, public policy analysis and public management, addressing operations and design issues for government organizations. |
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... percent believed that a separate monitoring agency should be developed to protect workers and the public . Almost 70 percent agreed that the production process at the plant should remain halted until proven safe . Still , perhaps ...
... percent believed that a separate monitoring agency should be developed to protect workers and the public . Almost 70 percent agreed that the production process at the plant should remain halted until proven safe . Still , perhaps ...
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... Percent of Cancer Incidence Attributed to Work Hazards 1 or 2 percent 4 or 5 percent 5 percent 1 to 10 percent Greater than 20 percent From 10 to 33 percent or perhaps higher Up to 20 to 40 percent Source Handler ( 1979 ) Doll ( 1981 ) ...
... Percent of Cancer Incidence Attributed to Work Hazards 1 or 2 percent 4 or 5 percent 5 percent 1 to 10 percent Greater than 20 percent From 10 to 33 percent or perhaps higher Up to 20 to 40 percent Source Handler ( 1979 ) Doll ( 1981 ) ...
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... percent ( 100,000 barrels ) of the oil " will be recovered at sea , either directly after the spill or at a later time by being washed off of the rocks , contained and skimmed off of the water " ( Alyeska 1987 , p . 3.56 ) . Fifteen percent ...
... percent ( 100,000 barrels ) of the oil " will be recovered at sea , either directly after the spill or at a later time by being washed off of the rocks , contained and skimmed off of the water " ( Alyeska 1987 , p . 3.56 ) . Fifteen percent ...
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SOCIAL IMPACTS OF INSTITUTIONAL FAILINGS | 5 |
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYS | 8 |
INFORMATIONAL BLACK HOLE | 19 |
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