Pamela Herd is a Professor in the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University.
Donald Moynihan is the inaugural McCourt Chair in the
McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University.
"(F)ascinating...a systematic account of "policy by other means"
that must be heeded by policy makers and social scientists alike.
They provide a reckoning of an often ignored, but critical,
dimension of policy implementation as a political venue." Journal
of Politics "Herd and Moynihan provide an essential tool that
allows readers to struggle with issues of historical oppression,
political ideology, and personal values in a fashion that is both
pragmatic and human. Administrative burden: Policymaking by other
means is an excep- tional text that comes at an exceptional time in
our nation's history. If used properly, it may be an exceptional
instrument for the preparation of scholars and practitioners
desiring to produce a just and efficient government." Journal of
Public Affairs Education
"(A) landmark study explaining how administrative burdens impact
outcomes associated with U.S. policymaking. This volume will
influence a wide swath of students in the related fields of public
administration and public policy." P.S. Perspectives on
Politics
"By putting a spotlight on the consequences of administrative
burdens, Herd and Moynihan have done a great public service." New
York Review of Books "Our confidence in government as a force for
the public good is at stake. Read this book and see why." Journal
of Policy Analysis and Management"(A) landmark study explaining how
administrative burdens impact outcomes associated with U.S.
policymaking. This volume will influence a wide swath of students
in the related fields of public administration and public policy."
P.S. Perspectives on Politics"Exactly what a conceptual frame-work
should be: usable...will surely become required reading for public
management scholars and students alike due to its clear framework
and policy breadth." Governance"(F)ascinating...a systematic
account of "policy by other means" that must be heeded by policy
makers and social scientists alike. They provide a reckoning of an
often ignored, but critical, dimension of policy implementation as
a political venue." Journal of Politics"Herd and Moynihan's
collective voice provides inspiration by emphasizing that an
evolved approach to good government through burden reduction could
have significant positive impact on individual lives...essential
reading for public policy students and practitioners." Political
Science Quarterly
"Citizens routinely experience government in their everyday lives,
and too often such encounters impose cumbersome challenges and
reinforce inequality. In this clearly written and powerfully argued
book, Pamela Herd and Donald P. Moynihan argue that these
'administrative burdens' are political tactics, strategically
applied to policies by political leaders who aim to restrict access
to rights and benefits. Change is possible, however, as
demonstrated by policies in which more effective and efficient
procedures have been adopted. This captivating and important book
is a 'must read' for anyone who wants to see government operate
better in serving citizens."
--SUZANNE METTLER, John L. Senior Professor of American
Institutions, Cornell University
"Herd and Moynihan perform an excellent service for Americans who
are being short-changed in terms of taxes they have paid, rights
they are constitutionally guaranteed and opportunities that sadly
may never materialize." The Innovation Journal"(A) brilliantly
written and thought-provoking book that should be situated in the
context of the general debate over the scope of social policy in
democratic societies." Journal of Public Administration Research
and Theory
"Exactly what a conceptual frame-work should be: usable...will
surely become required reading for public management scholars and
students alike due to its clear framework and policy breadth."
Governance
"Herd and Moynihan's collective voice provides inspiration by
emphasizing that an evolved approach to good government through
burden reduction could have significant positive impact on
individual lives...essential reading for public policy students and
practitioners." Political Science Quarterly
"In ways variable and systemic, citizens shoulder burdens of the
everyday operations of government. This fundamental truth of modern
public administration has never received the attention it merits.
Until now. With cutting-edge conceptual formation, mixed
methodological lenses, and uncommon rigor, Pamela Herd and Donald
P. Moynihan have authored an instant classic on a problem of vast
proportions, one that will be setting research agendas for decades
to come." --DANIEL CARPENTER, Allie S. Freed Professor of
Government, Harvard University
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