Pathways of Power: The Dynamics of National Policymaking

by Paul L. Posner, Timothy J. Conlan, David R. Beam

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626160392
• ISBN13: 9781626160392
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher