Top-down policy making

Author: Thomas R. Deay [USA]
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book explores the different roles and activities played by foundations, think tanks, political contributors, special interest groups, lobbyists, law firms, and public media in the U.S. policymaking process. Through empirical analysis of numerous cases, data, charts, profiles, surveys, and more, it describes the structure of wealth and power in the U.S., examines the patterns and methods of policymaking, and analyzes how the government legitimizes and implements policies. Particularly thought-provoking is the author's definition of policymaking as a top-down process manipulated and controlled by an elite layer. This book explores the different roles and activities played by foundations, think tanks, political contributors, special interest groups, lobbyists, law firms, and public media in the U.S. policymaking process. Through empirical analysis of numerous cases, data, charts, profiles, surveys, and more, it describes the structure of wealth and power in the U.S., examines the patterns and methods of policymaking, and analyzes how the government legitimizes and implements policies. Particularly thought-provoking is the author's definition of policymaking as a top-down process manipulated and controlled by an elite layer.