The not-so-special interests : interest groups, public representation, and American governance
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JK1118 .G76 2012
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JK1118 .G76 2012
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x, 236 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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7268198, 99947664018
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"Lobbyist" tends to be used as a dirty word in politics. Indeed, during the 2008 presidential primary campaign, Hillary Clinton was derided for even suggesting that some lobbyists represent "real Americans." But although many popular commentators position interest groups as representatives of special--not "public"--Interests, much organized advocacy is designed to advance public interests and ideas. Advocacy organizations--more than 1,600 of them--are now an important component of national political institutions. This book uses original data to explain why certain public groups, such as Jews, law.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Grossmann, M. (20122012). The not-so-special interests: interest groups, public representation, and American governance . Stanford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Grossmann, Matthew. 20122012. The Not-so-special Interests: Interest Groups, Public Representation, and American Governance. Stanford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Grossmann, Matthew. The Not-so-special Interests: Interest Groups, Public Representation, and American Governance Stanford University Press, 20122012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Grossmann, Matthew. The Not-so-special Interests: Interest Groups, Public Representation, and American Governance Stanford University Press, 20122012.
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