The Art of Policymaking: Tools, Techniques, and Processes in the Modern Executive Branch

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Summary: Behind the doors of power
Review: Behind the oaken doors of power lies a world few can understand, and even fewer can explain. Misters Weinstein and Shambaugh are elect members of a select few who have experienced that exclusive world and can translate its workings from geeky-wonk-speak into layman's English. The text details specific, interesting and instructive examples of individual policies' evolution, and draws from those anacdotes well-packaged principles for application across the broad policy spectrum. Essential reading for anybody who wishes to influence policy.

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Summary: A seat at the players' table
Review: Packaged neatly in this little book is a pass into the rarefied world of White House politics few individuals ever get to experience first hand. In concise language this easy to read book brakes out policy making in the executive branch to its composite processes and walks students through three real case studies taken from the authors own experiences. Well worth the read for students of public policy, young Hill staffers or anyone interested in an honest insight into the Clinton administration without the scandalous fluff.