Conservative Think Tanks and Public Politics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6234838 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marcus Smith (0000-0001-9810-979X, RMIT University), Peter Marden (RMIT University) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 699-717 |
| Publication date | 2008-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Journal of Political Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1036-1146 • E-ISSN: 1363-030X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10361140802488300 |
| OpenAlex | W2012960383 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 13 |
The privileged position occupied by think tanks in public debate is reflected in their access to mainstream media and their political commentary frequently accepted as independent expert opinion. However, behind the carefully constructed and closely guarded façade of intellectual autonomy is a network of interests drawn together in a campaign to reshape political values. By tracing the intellectual antecedents and the historical origins of think tanks and their role in fostering neoliberalism, we assess the emerging neoconservatism and the implications for public debate
Autonomy · Environmental ethics · Mainstream · Neoliberalism (international relations · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Position (finance · Public opinion · Sociology · Think tanks · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Public Administration
Public policy in the Australian Journal of Political Science
The moral positioning of education policy publics
Talking Points Ammo
The ‘Politics’ of Australian Housing
Are Governments Really Interested in Fixing the Housing Problem? Policy Capture and Busy Work in Australia
Feeding [ off ] the frenzy
Prescriptions for Regional Economic Dilemmas
Think tanks and strategic policy-making
How Would Jesus Vote? The Churches and the Election of the Rudd Government
Ideas-Centred Explanations of the Rise of Neoliberalism
Sustainability Science Partnerships
Urban Growth Boundaries and their Impact on Land Prices
Roads to dominion
The conservative intellectual movement in America, since 1945
Right-wing populism in America
The Collapse of the Fact/Value Dichotomy and Other Essays
Think Tanks, Public Policy, and the Politics of Expertise
Thinking The Unthinkable
Edward Said
Housing Affordability and Planning in Australia
No Mercy
No mercy
Union Strategy and Industrial Change
| Unique citing works | 12 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,71 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2026 (18) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |