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Pathways of Power
Conlan, Timothy J.; Posner, Paul L.; Beam, David R.
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Description for Pathways of Power
Paperback. Bridging the gap between textbook models of how public policy should work, and how the process actually works in contemporary Washington, this book provides a framework that integrates the roles of political interests and policy ideals in the contemporary policy process. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 figure, 9 tables. BIC Classification: JPP; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 385.
While civics textbooks describe an idealized model of "how a bill becomes law;" journalists often emphasize special interest lobbying and generous campaign contributions to Congress; and other textbooks describe common stages through which all policies progress, these approaches fail to convey-much less explain-the tremendous diversity in political processes that shape specific policies in contemporary Washington. Bridging the gap between textbook models of how public policy should work, and how the process actually works in contemporary Washington, Pathways of Power provides a framework that integrates the roles of political interests and policy ideals in the contemporary policy process. This book argues ... Read more
While civics textbooks describe an idealized model of "how a bill becomes law;" journalists often emphasize special interest lobbying and generous campaign contributions to Congress; and other textbooks describe common stages through which all policies progress, these approaches fail to convey-much less explain-the tremendous diversity in political processes that shape specific policies in contemporary Washington. Bridging the gap between textbook models of how public policy should work, and how the process actually works in contemporary Washington, Pathways of Power provides a framework that integrates the roles of political interests and policy ideals in the contemporary policy process. This book argues ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
American Governance and Public Policy Series
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9781626160392
SKU
V9781626160392
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About Conlan, Timothy J.; Posner, Paul L.; Beam, David R.
Timothy J. Conlan is University Professor of Government at George Mason University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on public policy and intergovernmental relations, is a fellow with the National Academy of Public Administration, and has received the "best book," "best paper," and Daniel Elazar Distinguished Scholar Award from the Federalism Section of the American Political Science ... Read more
Reviews for Pathways of Power
An exceptional contribution to our understanding of the policy process, one that students new to public policy as well as advanced scholars will appreciate. For new students, the book provides a concise, readable, and example-laden account of the policy process literature, and students with a background in recent domestic US policy will be particularly rewarded. Policy scholars will find its ... Read more