ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AS SYMBOL SYSTEM.

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Title: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AS SYMBOL SYSTEM.
Authors: Robbin, Alice
Source: Administration & Society. Sep2000, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p398. 34p.
Subject Terms: Public administration, Political planning
Abstract: Presents a study which linked the theories of the role of the state in the social order and the social construction of identity to explain how conflictual political processes modify administrative policy. Role of the state in public policy on racial and ethnic statistics; Historical and political context of the public assessment of Statistical Policy 15 of the United States; Symbolic nature of administrative policy.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:Presents a study which linked the theories of the role of the state in the social order and the social construction of identity to explain how conflictual political processes modify administrative policy. Role of the state in public policy on racial and ethnic statistics; Historical and political context of the public assessment of Statistical Policy 15 of the United States; Symbolic nature of administrative policy.
ISSN:00953997
DOI:10.1177/00953990022019489