Andrew Rich

Think Tanks, Public Policy, and the Politics of Expertise (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

While the number of think tanks active in American politics has more than quadrupled since the 1970s, their influence has not expanded proportionally. Instead, the known ideological proclivities of many, especially newer think tanks with their aggressive efforts to obtain high profiles, have come to undermine the credibility with which experts and expertise are generally viewed by public officials. This book explains this paradox. The analysis is based on 135 in-depth interviews with officials at think tanks and those in the policy making and funding organizations that draw upon and support their work. The book reports on results from a survey of congressional staff and journalists and detailed case studies of the role of experts in health care and telecommunications reform debates in the 1990s and tax reduction in 2001.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. April 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780511192418
• Artikelnr.: 38211775

Autorenporträt

Andrew Rich (M.Sc., MBA) is a financial market trader. He started trading as a hobby in high school and at the age of 18 he had made enough money to pay for his own college fees. He then decided to turn his passion into a career and went on to study for a bachelor's degree in Finance. He choose to pursue graduate coursework and graduated magna cum laude in 1985. He started working as a Financial analyst and Personal financial advisor all the while studying for his MBA. He is now one of the best-selling authors in the "Business and Finance" category and his books have been constantly on the top ten list. His success is due to his professional yet straightforward approach to trading as he firmly believes that trading is not just for Wall Street bankers but anyone can (and should) learn the basics of trading and portfolio management. His books have helped thousands of small investors to make the right choice. Andrew currently lives in New York with his wife Cynthia and their rescue dog Scooter but they love spending time in their cottage in Maine. They are both skilled hikers and accomplished photographers: they have organized many photo exhibitions and have donated all the proceeds to the local pet shelter, where they volunteer.

Inhaltsangabe

List of tables
List of figures
Acknowledgements
1. The political demography of think tanks
2. The evolution of think tanks
3. Political credibility
4. The policy roles of experts
5. Policy influence: making research matter
6. Think tanks, experts and American politics
Appendix A: details on the characteristics, perception and visibility of think tanks
Appendix B: list of in-depth interviews
Works cited
Index.

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List of tables; List of figures; Acknowledgements; 1. The political demography of think tanks; 2. The evolution of think tanks; 3. Political credibility; 4. The policy roles of experts; 5. Policy influence: making research matter; 6. Think tanks, experts and American politics; Appendix A: details on the characteristics, perception and visibility of think tanks; Appendix B: list of in-depth interviews; Works cited; Index.

Rezensionen

'Andrew Rich's new work is the single best book available on think tanks. It's packed with ideas, insights, and fascinating detail about the operations of these public policy enterprises. His arguments are carefully drawn and are supported by an abundance of convincing evidence. Think Tanks, Public Policy, and the Politics of Expertise is essential reading for anyone interested in the subject.' Jeffrey M. Berry, Tufts University