American think-tanks and their role in US foreign policy
By: Donald E. Abelson.
Publisher: Macmillan Press; St. Martin's Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
Subjects: Research institutes -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century.
Description: Although think-tanks are often regarded as scientific and non-partisan organizations committed to improving governmental decision-making, they have clearly demonstrated in recent years that they have other goals in mind. No longer content observing domestic and foreign affairs from the comfort of their book-lined offices, think-tanks, not unlike interest groups and lobbyists, have made a concerted effort to become an integral part of the policy-making process.

This study examines the growing involvement of think-tanks in American politics and explores the many governmental and non-governmental channels they rely on to exercise influence.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-199) and index.