Artists of the Possible

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Artists of the Possible traces the history of policymaking in the United States from 1945 onward, emphasizing how practical constraints and political negotiation shaped reforms.

Grossmann examines the role of political entrepreneurs and institutional dynamics in producing incremental, feasible policy changes.

The book combines historical narrative with political science analysis to explain why sweeping transformations are rare and how compromise drives governance.

It highlights episodes of significant policy innovation alongside periods of stagnation to show patterns in American political development.

The work provides context for contemporary debates about the limits and possibilities of governmental action.

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as an earlier book of his about the history of American policy change since 1945.
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