Thomas Medvetz
Think Tanks in America
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226143668
- author:
- Thomas Medvetz
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 338
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.3 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Sociology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Think Tanks in America by Thomas Medvetz explores the role and influence of think tanks in shaping American politics. These institutions supply advice to presidents, expert testimony, and information to journalists, yet their authority and impact are often ambiguous. Medvetz argues that the ambiguity is a deliberate strategy, allowing think tanks to exert significant influence on public perception and policy debate. By combining elements of universities, government agencies, businesses, and the media, think tanks transform the way citizens and lawmakers perceive the world. This book provides a timely and instructive analysis of the drivers of political debate in the United States, challenging readers to rethink their understanding of these institutions' impact on governance and public discourse.
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