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Fifth Estate

James G. McGann
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Foreign Policy
Governance
Independent Analysis
James G. McGann
NGOs
Policy Wonks
Public Policy
Research Centers
Scholars
The Fifth Estate
The Revolving Door
Think Tanks
Washington

Product details

  • ISBN 9780815728306
  • Weight: 567g
  • Dimensions: 161 x 231mm
  • Publication Date: 13 Sep 2016
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Hardback
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What role do think tanks play in shaping public policy and public discourse in the United States?

In The Fifth Estate: Think Tanks, Public Policy, and Governance, James G. McGann illustrates how policymakers have come to value the independent analysis and advice provided by think tanks and why it has become one of the defining characteristics of the American political system. Drawing on case studies in both foreign and domestic policy, McGann clarifies the correlation between think tank research and the policies enacted by the past three presidential administrations. 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.
About James G. McGann
James G. McGann is senior lecturer in International Studies and director of the Think Tank and Civil Societies Program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also author of several books, including, most recently, Democratization and Market Reform in Developing and Transitional Countries: Think Tanks as Catalysts, and the coeditor of How Think Tanks Shape Social Development Policies.

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