And, so it was another day in the reading of a doctoral student. I actually think it is a profound blueprint for how decisions are made in Washington. If you are an advocate or a member of a nonprofit organization, the information in this book is critical learning. And, I adore politics. It was good reading. But, let's face it, it isn't an Elizabeth George mystery novel. ( )

This book is unlikely to excite too many readers, but for anyone interested in learning more about the mechanisms through which issues become part of the policy agenda, this is an important classic. ( )