It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time: Reflections on the Evolution of American Think Tanks

The rise of American think tanks and their efforts to shape public opinion and public policy has generated considerable interest in recent years. This interest has been fuelled by speculation that think tanks have come to play an increasingly influential role in American politics. The article explor...

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Published in:Canadian review of American studies 2016-04, Vol.46 (1), p.139-157
Main Author: Abelson, Donald E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Evolution
Public opinion
Public policy
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Summary:The rise of American think tanks and their efforts to shape public opinion and public policy has generated considerable interest in recent years. This interest has been fuelled by speculation that think tanks have come to play an increasingly influential role in American politics. The article explores the evolution of think tanks in the United States and explains why these institutions warrant closer scrutiny.
ISSN:0007-7720
1710-114X
DOI:10.3138/cras.2014.015