Taking Complexity Seriously applies the advanced policy analysis technique of triangulation to what is now the world's most complex public policy challenge: sustainable development. One central pr
In Making the Most of Mess, Emery Roe emphasizes that policy messes cannot be avoided or cleaned up; they need to be managed. He shows how policymakers and other professionals can learn these necessar
Narrative Policy Analysis presents a powerful and original application of contemporary literary theory and policy analysis to many of today’s most urgent public policy issues. Emery Roe demonst
Narrative Policy Analysis presents a powerful and original application of contemporary literary theory and policy analysis to many of today’s most urgent public policy issues. Emery Roe demonstrates a
In Making the Most of Mess, Emery Roe emphasizes that policy messes cannot be avoided or cleaned up; they need to be managed. He shows how policymakers and other professionals can learn these necessar
The safe and continued functioning of critical infrastructuressuch as electricity, natural gas, transportation, and wateris a social imperative. Yet the complex connections between these systems rende
The concept of "reliability" in the corporate world has been adjusted to refer to a company's ability to rebound from sudden economic shifts and unforeseen public relations concerns. Roe (California S
"Reliability" has become a watchword in the business community. Increasingly, it refers to anticipation and resilience organizations' ability to plan for, absorb, and rebound from shocks. Across many
Van Eeten and Roe (both with the Delft U. of Technology) consider the paradox of how to preserve environmental quality while still achieving economic prosperity through the services provided by that e
