Have special interests taken over the country, derailing the public
agenda and threatening representative democracy? Or is it possible
that the maturation of interest group politics will yield a more
pluralistic and balanced society? Interest groups have changed over
the past two decades, and so have the ways in which we study them.
This volume charts the changes in interest group theory,
organization, activity, and the influence of interest groups in the
United States and beyond.Leading scholars and practitioners trace
notable shifts in interest group politics, including challenges to
effective governance, new resources and techniques of influence,
patterns of representation, and changing venues, targets, and
characteristics of interest group activity. The mobilization of
particular interests?including business, women, conservatives, and
consumers?is given special attention. Institutional interactions
and interest group evaluations round out the coverage.Sixteen
original essays written especially for this volume reflect the best
and most current scholarship in the field. New empirical research,
informed theoretical reflection, and experienced involvement are
all rendered accessable in this thematically unified collection.
Petracca has drawn together leading text authors, cutting-edge
researchers, established scholars, and rising young stars to
capture the attention and challenge the thinking of both novice and
serious students of interest groups.This compact yet comprehensive
volume can provide the core of reading for a course on interest
group politics, or it can supplement one of the leading texts in a
wide range of courses in American politics. The distinguished
lineup of contributors promises to make this book ?must? reading
for scholars, professionals, and practitioners, as well as for
their students.
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