Smith, Hedrick,   1933-  <br/><br/>
The power game :  how Washington works / 
Hedrick Smith. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - New York :  Random House,  c1988. 
 - xxii, 793 p. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>Bibliography: p. [731]-755. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0394554477 :  $19.95 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>87042669  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Politicians--United States.<br/>Power (Social sciences)
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States--Politics and government--1945-1989.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>JK271  / .S577 1988 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>320.973