Thinking in Tanks: The Changing Ecology of Political Ideas

Many British political party conferences are now hosted by think tanks. Some promote their latest ideas, while other simply provide a platform for politicians. Most are sponsored by companies with reason to worry what the government might think of them.

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Published in:The Political quarterly (London. 1930) 2006-04, Vol.77 (2), p.147-155
Main Author: MULGAN, GEOFF
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Competition
Conferences
Interorganizational Relations
Political ideas
Political parties
Political science research
Research centres
Research workers
Social history
Think Tanks
United Kingdom
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Summary:Many British political party conferences are now hosted by think tanks. Some promote their latest ideas, while other simply provide a platform for politicians. Most are sponsored by companies with reason to worry what the government might think of them.
ISSN:0032-3179
1467-923X
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-923X.2006.00757.x