Lobbying in America: A Reference Handbook by Ronald J. Hrebenar (English) Hardco

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A comprehensive presentation of the way lobbying and interest-based political activism works in the United States.Lobbying in America: A Reference Handbook offers readers an insightful survey of interest group politics in the United States—the strategies, techniques, and impact both positive and negative.

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A comprehensive presentation of the way lobbying and interest-based political activism works in the United States.Lobbying in America: A Reference Handbook offers readers an insightful survey of interest group politics in the United States—the strategies, techniques, and impact both positive and negative. Written by one of the nation's premier scholars on the subject, it reveals the inner workings of the lobbying process like no other volume before it.Lobbying in America traces the growth of interest groups from the nation's infancy to the present. The book examines a range of related issues and controversies, including infamous scandals, attempts to regulate lobbying, and the overriding constitutional question of whether limiting money in politics is an infringement of free speech. Comparisons to lobbying systems in other countries as well as listings of key organizations and an extensive bibliography round out a volume that could not be more timely.

Author Biography

Ronald J. Hrebenar is professor of political science, former chair of the department, and former director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.Bryson B. Morgan is a law student at Harvard University and former staff member of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents for Lobbying in AmericaRonald J. Hrebenar, University of Utah [please confirm affiliation]Bryson B. Morgan, Harvard University [please confirm affiliation]PrefaceChapter 1: Interest Group Politics and Lobbying: Background and HistoryChapter 2:Interest Group Politics and Lobbying in the United States:ControversiesChapter 3:Interest Group Politics and Lobbying Around the WorldChapter 4:ChronologyChapter 5:Biographical SketchesChapter 6: Data and DocumentsChapter 7:Directory of Organizations, Associations, and AgenciesChapter 8:Selected Print and Nonprint ResourcesGlossaryIndexAbout the Authors

Review

Lobbying in America joins others in the 'Contemporary World Issues' series and offers an authoritative guide to the entire political lobbying process in this country, from reviews of the ideas and approaches to chronologies of events, directories of agencies and lobbying groups, biographies of lobbyists, and more. The entire history of the growth of interest groups receives in-depth attention in this excellent, key survey recommended for high school and college-level holdings strong in American politics. * Midwest Book Review - California Bookwatch *Hrebenar (political science, University of Utah) and a law student describes the nature of interest groups and lobbying in the United States, analyze current debates about the impact of lobbying on election campaigns and public policy development, and compare American interest group patterns to those of other nations. The reference handbook thenchronicles the history of interest groups in America, provides 44 brief biological sketches, reprints essays and legislation, and lists organizations, associations, books, journals, films, and internet sites for finding more information. * Reference & Research Book News *This very informative reference handbook covers the background and history of lobbying and interest groups, the problems and controversies they face, and possible solutions. Hrebenar (Univ. of Utah) and Morgan (law student, Harvard) also present a worldwide perspective on lobbying. They offer a well-written chronology that covers interest group politics and lobbying from 1763 to the present, and biographical sketches featuring major scholars, commentators, interest group founders and leaders, and lobbyists . . . The book includes a section of classical writings that give a good historical perspective. It also addresses attempts made by Congress to regulate lobbying activities through hearings, legislation, and other official means. A directory of organizations, associations, and agencies is featured, along with a selective bibliography of print and electronic resources related to interest groups, campaign finance, and lobbying. Laid out in a simple, clean manner with concise entries, this work nicely summarizes lobbying and interest group politics in a single, readable volume. Glossary included. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers; general readers. * Choice *Lobbying in America, a new addition to the Contemporary World Issues series by ABC-CLIO, provides a great introduction to the topic. . . . this is a hot topic and the book is sure to be used. Suitable for high school students through undergraduates, this is a welcome source for media centers as well as public and academic libraries. * ARBA *

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A comprehensive presentation of the way lobbying and interest-based political activism works in the United States.

Long Description

Lobbying in America: A Reference Handbook offers readers an insightful survey of interest group politics in the United States--the strategies, techniques, and impact both positive and negative. Written by one of the nation's premier scholars on the subject, it reveals the inner workings of the lobbying process like no other volume before it. Lobbying in America traces the growth of interest groups from the nation's infancy to the present. The book examines a range of related issues and controversies, including infamous scandals, attempts to regulate lobbying, and the overriding constitutional question of whether limiting money in politics is an infringement of free speech. Comparisons to lobbying systems in other countries as well as listings of key organizations and an extensive bibliography round out a volume that could not be more timely.

Review Quote

"This very informative reference handbook covers the background and history of lobbying and interest groups, the problems and controversies they face, and possible solutions. Hrebenar (Univ. of Utah) and Morgan (law student, Harvard) also present a worldwide perspective on lobbying. They offer a well-written chronology that covers interest group politics and lobbying from 1763 to the present, and biographical sketches featuring major scholars, commentators, interest group founders and leaders, and lobbyists . . . The book includes a section of classical writings that give a good historical perspective. It also addresses attempts made by Congress to regulate lobbying activities through hearings, legislation, and other official means. A directory of organizations, associations, and agencies is featured, along with a selective bibliography of print and electronic resources related to interest groups, campaign finance, and lobbying. Laid out in a simple, clean manner with concise entries, this work nicely summarizes lobbying and interest group politics in a single, readable volume. Glossary included. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers; general readers." - Choice

Promotional "Headline"

"Follow the money." That line from the film "All the President's Men" refers to a trail of illegal campaign contributions but it could easily apply to the legal practice of lobbying. In the United States each year, interest groups spend billions of dollars to influence the electoral, legislative, and policymaking process, sometimes for positive change, sometimes to protect narrow interests.

Description for Reader

* Offers an up-to-date examination of lobbying in the United States by one of the subject's foremost authorities * Gives students a framework for developing their own understanding of how lobbying enhances or degrades democracy * Includes links to key websites for additional information on significant interest groups and the organizations that monitor them

Details ISBN1598841122 Author Bryson B. Morgan Short Title LOBBYING IN AMER Pages 289 Language English ISBN-10 1598841122 ISBN-13 9781598841121 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Imprint ABC-CLIO Subtitle A Reference Handbook Place of Publication Santa Barbara Country of Publication United States Birth 1945 Residence US AU Release Date 2009-03-03 NZ Release Date 2009-03-03 UK Release Date 2009-03-01 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series Contemporary World Issues Publication Date 2009-03-01 DEWEY 324 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education US Release Date 2009-03-01 Audience Age 7-17 We've got this

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