ABSTRACT

This book describes a great change in the interest groups in American politics and includes analysis of the legal limits of non-profit politics. It examines the effects of the new Democratic majorities on partisan lobbying, political action committee spending.

chapter 1|14 pages

Madison’s Dilemma

chapter 2|19 pages

The Advocacy Explosion

chapter 3|28 pages

Mobilization and Organization

chapter 4|16 pages

The Party Connection

chapter 5|22 pages

Interest Groups in Campaigns

chapter 6|18 pages

Lobbyists

chapter 7|19 pages

Public Opinion and Grassroots Lobbying

chapter 8|18 pages

Washington Lobbying

chapter 9|22 pages

The Rise of Issue Networks and Coalitions

chapter 10|14 pages

Bias and Representation