The Politics of Autism

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<span><span>In the first book devoted exclusively to the contentious politics of autism, noted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families. Nearly everything about autism is subject to debate and struggle, including its measurement and definition. Organizational attempts to deal with autism have resulted in not a single autism policy, but a vast array of policies at the federal, state, and local levels, which often leave people with autism and their families frustrated and confused.</span></span><br><br><span><span>Americans with autism are citizens, friends, coworkers, sons, daughters, fathers, and mothers. No longer simply the objects of public policy, they are active participants in current policy debates. Pitneys fascinating look at how public policy is made and implemented offers networks of concerned parents, educators, and researchers a compass to navigate the current systems and hope for a path towards more regularized and effective policies for Americas autism community.<br></span></span><br><span><span></span></span><br><span><span></span></span>

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<span><span>John J. Pitney, Jr.,</span><span>is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of American Politics at Claremont McKenna College. He received his B.A. from Union College and his Ph.D. in political science at Yale. He is the author of</span><span>The Art of Political Warfare</span><span> and the coauthor of several books, including</span><span>Epic Journey: The 2008 Elections and American Politics</span><span> and</span><span>After Hope and Change: The 2012 Elections and American Politics.</span><span>In addition to his scholarly work, he has held staff positions in the U.S. Congress and the New York State Legislature. He has written articles for many publications, such as</span><span> The Washington Post</span><span>,</span><span>The Wall Street Journal</span><span>,</span><span>The Christian Science Monitor</span><span>, and</span><span>Politico</span><span>. He is a frequent commentator on politics and public policy for National Public Radio and American Public Radio. He maintains several blogs, including</span><span>Autism Policy and Politics</span><span>.</span></span><br><span></span>

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