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Competition for Dollars, Scholars and Influence
James G. McGann
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Description for Competition for Dollars, Scholars and Influence
Hardback. This is a comprehensive study of independent public policy research organizations in America. It offers a comparative analysis of the history, evolving character, and strategy and structure of think tanks. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBC; JPA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
McGann presents the largest and most comprehensive study of independent public policy research organizations in America conducted to date. The study is a comparative analysis of the history, evolving character, and strategy and structure of think tanks. In an attempt to capture the diversity that exits among these non-profit institutions, the study compares and contrasts seven categories of policy research organizations. The comparative analysis focuses on the "target" audiences (markets), organizational structure, products, and staffing patterns of over 85 organizations. The study also examines why these institutions are so prevalent in the U.S., their role in the policy formulation process, ... Read more
McGann presents the largest and most comprehensive study of independent public policy research organizations in America conducted to date. The study is a comparative analysis of the history, evolving character, and strategy and structure of think tanks. In an attempt to capture the diversity that exits among these non-profit institutions, the study compares and contrasts seven categories of policy research organizations. The comparative analysis focuses on the "target" audiences (markets), organizational structure, products, and staffing patterns of over 85 organizations. The study also examines why these institutions are so prevalent in the U.S., their role in the policy formulation process, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780819197504
SKU
V9780819197504
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About James G. McGann
James G. McGann is Lecturer in Political Science at Temple University.
Reviews for Competition for Dollars, Scholars and Influence
James McGann has written the first truly rigorous analysis of the fascinating but neglected world of policy formulation at U.S. think tanks.
Thomas H. Henriksen, Hoover Institution James McGann has written the first truly rigorous analysis of the fascinating but neglected world of policy formulation at U.S. "think tanks."
Thomas H. Henriksen, Hoover Institution
Thomas H. Henriksen, Hoover Institution James McGann has written the first truly rigorous analysis of the fascinating but neglected world of policy formulation at U.S. "think tanks."
Thomas H. Henriksen, Hoover Institution