Political compromise is emerging as a preferred solution for numerous apparently intractable problems. Many have pointed to the rising degree of political polarisation around issues such as climate change, immigration and abortion. These are 'wicked problems' that are clearly not conducive to any sort of political consensus. The groups and individuals who are party to these issues disagree, often both fully and fiercely. As an alternative, political compromise seemingly offers a way of respecting difference while simultaneously generating a decision upon which policy can move forward. But...
Political compromise is emerging as a preferred solution for numerous apparently intractable problems. Many have pointed to the rising degree of po...
This book provides an innovative theoretical and analytical framework for studying the role and impact of specialized research organizations and consultancies on decision making in climate politics. The book improves the understanding of the role and impact of `scientific' advice in coping with the challenge of anthropogenic climate change.
This book provides an innovative theoretical and analytical framework for studying the role and impact of specialized research organizations and consu...