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The power game : how Washington works / Hedrick Smith.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : Random House, c1988.Edition: 1st edDescription: xxii, 793 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0394554477 :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 320.973 19
LOC classification:
  • JK271 .S577 1988
Summary: In The Power Game, Smith delves into the transformation of political power in Washington over the preceding decades. He examines how traditional power structures have shifted, highlighting the rise of congressional staffers, lobbyists, and media advisors who now wield significant influence behind the scenes. Smith also discusses the impact of television on politics, the intricacies of campaign financing, and the complex relationships between the media, the military, and political figures. Through detailed anecdotes and firsthand accounts, the book sheds light on the mechanisms that drive decision-making in the federal government.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Automatización y Procesos Técnicos Automatización y Procesos Técnicos (1er. Piso) JK271 .S577 1988 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000193339

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. [731]-755.

In The Power Game, Smith delves into the transformation of political power in Washington over the preceding decades. He examines how traditional power structures have shifted, highlighting the rise of congressional staffers, lobbyists, and media advisors who now wield significant influence behind the scenes. Smith also discusses the impact of television on politics, the intricacies of campaign financing, and the complex relationships between the media, the military, and political figures. Through detailed anecdotes and firsthand accounts, the book sheds light on the mechanisms that drive decision-making in the federal government.

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