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Argument from analogy
Arms control
Author_John D. Steinbruner
Bayes' theorem
Bearing (mechanical)
Behaviorism
Behavioural sciences
Calculation
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Chaos theory
Cognitive dissonance
Cognitive psychology
Cognitive science
Collective security
Complexity theory and organizations
Computational complexity theory
Computer data storage
Computer simulation
Conceptualization (information science)
Cryptography
Cybernetics
Dean Rusk
Decision analysis
Decision problem
Decision theory
Decision-making
Deterrence (legal)
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Essence of Decision
Foreign policy
Inference
Information exchange
Information policy
Information processing
Information theory
Instance (computer science)
Mental operations
Multilateral Force
Negotiation
Nuclear sharing
Nuclear weapon
Operations research
Organizational analysis
Parameter (computer programming)
Perfidy
Political science
Politics
Precedent
Precondition
Problem solving
Processing (programming language)
Psychology of learning
Public comment
Rational choice theory
Requirement
Research and development
Robert McNamara
Simulation
Solicitation
Soviet Union
The Logic of Collective Action
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Theory
Thomas Kuhn
Threat (computer)
Trade-off
Uncertainty
United States Department of State
Variable (computer science)
Vulnerability (computing)
Warhead
Weapon system
Working hypothesis
Product details
- ISBN 9780691094878
- Weight: 539g
- Dimensions: 152 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 25 Aug 2002
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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In this classic work, John Steinbruner argues that the time is ripe for exploration of a new theoretical perspective on the decision-making process in government. He suggests that the cybernetic theory of decision as developed in such diverse fields as information theory, mathematical logic, and behavioral psychology generates a systematic but non-rational analysis that seems to explain quite naturally decisions that are puzzling when viewed from the rational perspective. When combined with the basic understanding of human mental operations developed in cognitive psychology, the cybernetic theory of decision presents a striking picture of how decision makers deal with the intense uncertainty and fundamental value conflicts that arise in bureaucratic politics. To illustrate the advantages of using cybernetic theory, Steinbruner analyzes the issue of sharing nuclear weapons among the NATO allies.
John D. Steinbruner is Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, where he directs the Center for International and Security Studies. He is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His many books include, most recently, "Principles of Global Security".
