Interest Groups and Lobbying: Pursuing Political Interests in America

by Thomas T. Holyoke

Book Overview

Interest groups and lobbyists play a crucial role in how public policy is made in the United States' representative democracy. By helping citizens organize and pursue their self-interests in the political arena, interest groups and lobbyists are an alternative but very effective form of representation. However, the adversarial nature of interest groups often fuels voter discomfort with the political process. Interest Groups and Lobbying is an accessible...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813345812
• ISBN13: 9780813345819
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Westview Press
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"