Tom Corbett

Confessions of an Accidental Scholar Tom Corbett

Confessions of an Accidental Scholar: This unique work takes us into a unique world to reveal how those who labor to improve our public life think about social issues. The author makes a number of unique, even compelling points. Being a successful policy wonk is more than conquering the technical skills of doing quantitative analysis or dissecting complex issues with analytical acumen. It can demand creativity, imagination, breadth of interests, a nimble and inquisitive mind, historical depth, and just a little rebellious risk-taking. Inside these covers is a great