Politics for Hire
| Author | : Stefan Svallfors |
| Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2020-12-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781800375192 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1800375190 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (190 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Politics for Hire by : Stefan Svallfors
Download or read book Politics for Hire written by Stefan Svallfors and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-25 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking book investigates the work of policy professionals. They consist of political actors who, although not elected to office, are nonetheless employed to affect policy and politics on a partisan basis. Through an analysis of the influence and power they wield, this book sheds light on how the growth of this group represents a major transformation of the organization of politics and policy-making in advanced democracies.