Interest Groups in American Politics: Pressure and Power

The textbook provides a comprehensive and well-written text with strong student appeal, covering the history of interest group formation and evolution in an engaging way. It also includes coverage of new foreign actors, social media, and interactions with PACs and parties, especially the Republicans under Trump. The Third Edition includes a new section on the rise of foreign countries engaging in political activity in the US, a new section on how interest groups use social media to recruit members and burnish their image, a new section on lobbying regulation, a new section on the rise of model legislation pushed by interest groups, new data on electoral lobbying, a new section on indirect lobbying, and a new section on interest groups, the Republican Party, and President Donald Trump. The textbook also includes the latest research on interest group power and influence, citing the latest literature on the growing power of business.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Third Edition of Interest Groups in American Politics is a comprehensive and well-written text that is designed to appeal to students. It provides a thorough history of interest group formation and evolution, giving students the background they need to understand the current status and actions of interest groups in American politics.

The book has been updated to include coverage of new foreign actors, social media, and interactions with PACs and parties, particularly the Republicans under President Donald Trump. In Chapter 2, the book explores the rise of foreign countries engaging in political activity in the US, including the impact of foreign donations on American politics. Chapter 4 examines the non-lobbying activities of interest groups, such as their use of social media to recruit members and burnish their image. Chapter 5 discusses direct lobbying, including lobbying regulation, how it affects group behavior, and shadow interests.

Chapter 5 also includes a new section on the rise of model legislation pushed by interest groups across states and localities. Chapter 6 provides new data on how and how much groups spend on PACs, super PACs, and other vehicles for election spending. Chapter 7 explores indirect lobbying, including how interest groups use social media and new technology to affect political outcomes. Chapter 8 examines interest groups, the Republican Party, and President Donald Trump, including the impact of interest groups on the Trump administration's policies. Chapter 9 discusses the latest research on interest group power and influence, including the growing power of business.

Overall, the Third Edition of Interest Groups in American Politics is an essential resource for students studying American politics, government, and public policy. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of interest group formation and evolution, and it is written in a clear and engaging style that is accessible to students of all levels.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032253084
Edition number: 3 ed