What is evolutionary theory and how does it inform policy studies?

The term 'evolution' is used loosely in the policy literature and its meaning is frequently unclear. This article injects clarity into debates of evolution and establishes its ability to describe and explain policy change. It has four main aims. First, it identifies the explicit and implicit uses of...

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Published in:	Policy & Politics Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 279 - 299
Main Author:	Cairney, Paul
Format:	Article
Published:	Policy Press Apr2013
Subjects:	Policy sciences Social evolution Policy analysis Political change Social change Punctuated equilibrium (Social science) Social processes Evolutionary theories > Social aspects Government policy > Social aspects
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost