Interest Groups and Lobbying - Pursuing Political Interests in America (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Interest Groups and Lobbying shows how political organizations and their lobbyists play a crucial role in how policy is made in the United States. It cuts through the myths and misconceptions about interest groups and lobbyists with an accessible and comprehensive text supported by real world examples and the latest research. New to the Second Edition * Fully updates and expands the discussion of social media and other online activity engaged in by interest groups, showing that they have become more sophisticated in their use of the internet - especially social media - for keeping current members informed and for their advocacy work. * New case studies on more recent advocacy efforts. * Updated data used in the book, including: * Total number and types of interest groups lobbying in Washington, DC * Total number and types of interest groups lobbying in the fifty states * Data on campaign contributions * Data on amicus briefs and case sponsorship * Data on stages of the lawmaking process where interest groups appear to lobby the most * New data on revolving-door lobbyists

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2020
First published:	2021
Authors:	Thomas T. Holyoke
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	374
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-48590-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	0-367-48590-7
Barcode:	9780367485900

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