Interest Groups and Lobbying: Pursuing Political Interests in America by Thomas

Description: Interest Groups and Lobbying by Thomas T. Holyoke 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 the latest research. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Third EditionFurther 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:Data on the ideological distribution of Washington interest groupsTotal number and types of interest groups lobbying in the 50 statesData on campaign contributionsData on amicus briefs and case sponsorshipNew discussion on the ethical and public interest obligations of lobbyists. Author Biography Thomas T. Holyoke is Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fresno. He is a specialist in interest group politics, as well as education policy and Western water policy. In addition to over three dozen articles and book chapters, he has published several books on interest groups, lobbying, and public policymaking, most recently Water Politics: The Fragmentation of Western Water Policy (Routledge, 2024) and The Ethical Lobbyist: Reforming Washingtons Influence Industry (Georgetown University Press, 2016). Table of Contents Introduction: First Shoot All the Lobbyists?Part One: Origins and Structure1. Interests and Interest Groups2. Collective Action and Interest Group Organization3. Social Movements and Activism4. Lobbyists and Organization Management5. A Model of Interest Group AdvocacyPart Two: Lobbying and Influence 6. Lobbying Congress, the Most Permeable Branch7. Executive Branch Lobbying8. Interest Groups Going to Court9. Friends and Foes of Convenience10. Interest Groups, Elections, and Campaign FinanceConclusion: Representation in the Interest Group Age Review Praise for Interest Groups and Lobbying: Pursuing Political Interests in America, Third Edition"Holyokes text is fantastic for political science majors and non-majors alike. It covers major concepts and theories of interest group studies in an accessible way. Especially in the new edition, it balances analysis of cutting-edge political science data with illustrative and well-chosen case studies that help students integrate their learning with issues in their daily lives. Perhaps most impressively, it helps students learn the basics of formal models of group behavior in a way that is clear, accessible, and insightful. An easy choice for my class on political organizations that I look forward to turning to again and again."Geoffrey M. Lorenz, University of Nebraska-LincolnPraise for Previous Editions"Exceptional in scope and clarity, Holyokes Interest Groups and Lobbying is sure to become a mainstay for students and scholars of American politics. Holyoke presents a comprehensive and timely review of existing theory and empirical research."James Strickland, Arizona State University"Interest Groups and Lobbying provides a compelling and thoughtful examination of lobbying and advocacy that allows students to consider the topic in both an applied and theoretically rigorous way."Interest Groups & Advocacy"Interest Groups and Lobbying is an engaging, informed, and innovative analysis of interest groups and lobbying. More than simply a description of lobbyist dos and donts, this book provides a serious model for understanding the real-world issues that lobbyists and the groups they work for face."Rodd Freitag, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire"Interest Groups and Lobbying will challenge students to rethink their assumptions about interest groups, and think more critically about the problems of representation in the interest group age."Bryan McQuide, Grand View University and University of Idaho"Perhaps most useful for teaching students about lobbying are the case studies on national parks, gun control, and the US Chamber of Commerce."Heath Brown, Seton Hall UniversityPraise for Interest Groups and Lobbying: Pursuing Political Interests in America, Third Edition"Holyokes text is fantastic for political science majors and non-majors alike. It covers major concepts and theories of interest group studies in an accessible way. Especially in the new edition, it balances analysis of cutting-edge political science data with illustrative and well-chosen case studies that help students integrate their learning with issues in their daily lives. Perhaps most impressively, it helps students learn the basics of formal models of group behavior in a way that is clear, accessible, and insightful. An easy choice for my class on political organizations that I look forward to turning to again and again."Geoffrey M. Lorenz, University of Nebraska–LincolnPraise for Previous Editions"Exceptional in scope and clarity, Holyokes Interest Groups and Lobbying is sure to become a mainstay for students and scholars of American politics. Holyoke presents a comprehensive and timely review of existing theory and empirical research."James Strickland, Arizona State University"Interest Groups and Lobbying provides a compelling and thoughtful examination of lobbying and advocacy that allows students to consider the topic in both an applied and theoretically rigorous way."Interest Groups & Advocacy"Interest Groups and Lobbying is an engaging, informed, and innovative analysis of interest groups and lobbying. More than simply a description of lobbyist dos and donts, this book provides a serious model for understanding the real-world issues that lobbyists and the groups they work for face."Rodd Freitag, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire"Interest Groups and Lobbying will challenge students to rethink their assumptions about interest groups, and think more critically about the problems of representation in the interest group age."Bryan McQuide, Grand View University and University of Idaho"Perhaps most useful for teaching students about lobbying are the case studies on national parks, gun control, and the US Chamber of Commerce."Heath Brown, Seton Hall University Details ISBN1032774126 Author Thomas T. Holyoke Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 3rd edition Edition 3rd ISBN-13 9781032774121 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Subtitle Pursuing Political Interests in America Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780367485900 Alternative 9781032774152 Illustrations 6 Tables, black and white; 41 Line drawings, black and white; 41 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Year 2024 ISBN-10 1032774126 Publication Date 2024-12-03 UK Release Date 2024-12-03 DEWEY 324.40973 Pages 394 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168580947;

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