The fifth estate : think tanks, public policy, and governance / James G. McGann.
2016
JK468.C7 M39 2016
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The fifth estate : think tanks, public policy, and governance / James G. McGann.
Author
McGann, James G., author.
ISBN
9780815728306
9780815728320 (electronic book)
9780815728320 (electronic book)
Published
Washington, District of Columbia : Brookings Institution Press, [2016]
Copyright
©2016
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (244 pages) : illustrations
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JK468.C7 M39 2016
Dewey Decimal Classification
320.60973
Summary
"The Fifth Estate: Think Tanks, Public Policy, and Governance is a comprehensive look at think tanks and the important role they play in shaping public policy and public discourse in the United States. Author James G. McGann illustrates the lasting impact of think tanks in today's civil society. A survey that McGann conducted among all the leading think tanks in the United States highlights the progress that think tanks in the United States have made and the challenges they have yet to face. McGann clarifies the correlation between think tank research and the policies enacted by the past three presidential administrations by looking at case studies in both foreign and domestic policy. He also describes a phenomenon known as "the revolving door," where think tanks provide former government officials an opportunity to share insights from public service, remain involved in policy debates, and continue to provide advice and commentary. Based on the history and the level of involvement seen today, the influence of think tanks is unlikely to diminish in the coming years"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
Think tanks and governance in the United States
The revolving door
Think tanks in action : domestic policy case studies
Think tanks in action : foreign policy case studies
Think tanks and the Obama administration survey
New challenges and trends facing U.S. think tanks
Conclusion
Appendixes: A. The United States think tank field
B. Categories of think tank affiliations
C. United States think tank profiles
D. Americans in government and think tanks.
The revolving door
Think tanks in action : domestic policy case studies
Think tanks in action : foreign policy case studies
Think tanks and the Obama administration survey
New challenges and trends facing U.S. think tanks
Conclusion
Appendixes: A. The United States think tank field
B. Categories of think tank affiliations
C. United States think tank profiles
D. Americans in government and think tanks.