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Americans rail against so-called special interests, but at the same
time, many members of society are themselves represented in one
form or another by organized groups trying to affect the
policymaking process. Interest Groups in American Politics, Third
Edition is grounded by the role of information in interest group
activity, a theme that runs through the book. This concise,
thorough text demonstrates that interest groups are involved in the
political system at all levels of government – federal, state,
and local – and in all aspects of political activity, from
election campaigns to agenda setting to lawmaking and policy
implementation. Rather than an anomaly or distortion of the
political system, interest group activity is a normal and healthy
function of a pluralist society and democratic governance.
Nonetheless, Nownes warns of the dangers of unwatched interest
group activity, especially in the realms of the electoral process
and issue advocacy. This much-anticipated third edition of
Nownes’s text retains a student-friendly tone. It thoroughly
updates the references to interest group research, as well as
social media activity, new foreign actors in American politics, and
political action committee (PAC) and party connections. Numerous
figures and tables throughout the book help students visualize
significant trends and information. New to the Third Edition A new
section in Chapter 2 (The Evolution of Interest Groups in the
United States) on the rise of foreign countries engaging in
political activity in the US. A new section in Chapter 4 (The
Non-Lobbying Activities of Interest Groups) on how interest groups
use social media to recruit members and burnish their image. A new
section in Chapter 5 (Direct Lobbying) about lobbying regulation,
how it affects group behavior, and "shadow interests." • A new
section in Chapter 5 (Direct Lobbying) about the rise of "model
legislation" pushed by interest groups across states and
localities. New data in Chapter 6 (Electoral Lobbying) on how and
how much groups spend on PACs, super PACs, and other vehicles for
election spending. A new section in Chapter 7 (Indirect Lobbying)
on how interest groups use social media and new technology to
affect political outcomes. A new section in Chapter 8 (Interest
Groups and Political Parties) on interest groups, the Republican
Party, and President Donald Trump A new section in Chapter 9 (The
Influence of Interest Groups) on the latest research on interest
group power and influence. The new section will cite the latest
literature on the growing power of business.
General
Imprint: |
Taylor & Francis
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Authors: |
Anthony J. Nownes
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
316 |
Edition: |
3rd edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-03-225309-1 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-03-225309-6 |
Barcode: |
9781032253091 |
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