William and Jenny Bradley were the first professional literary agents in France and became the key players in literary exchanges between France and the United States. This study, rooted in previously unexplored archival material, recounts the lesser-known story of a French-American couple.

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the American model of public expertise production, through the emblematic case of health insurance reform. It highlights the central role played by non-governmental experts in the making of U.S. public policy.