More than money : interest group action in congressional elections / Richard M. Skinner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Skinner, Richard M., 1970-

Series:

Campaigning American style

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pressure groups--United States.

Pressure groups.

United States.

Lobbying--United States.

Lobbying.

Political campaigns--United States.

Political campaigns.

United States. Congress--Elections.

United States. Congress.

Elections.

United States--Politics and government--1989-.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

xi, 209 pages ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Interest group action in congressional elections

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2007]

Summary:

This book examines the resources groups possess for political action, how they are linked to the incentives groups offer to members, and how groups can apply those resources effectively. It also looks at how groups adapt to changing political and legal contexts, and provides a better understanding of the relationship between interest groups and political parties. Written in a clear, accessible style, More Than Money includes numerous quotations from top players at interest groups such as NARAL and the NRA.

Contents:

Part I The Perspective

Chapter 1 Groups and Parties in the Political World 3

Part II The Groups

Chapter 2 Studying Groups through Case Studies 25

Chapter 3 Material Giants: The AFL-CIO and AARP 29

Chapter 4 Purposive Power: The NRA, Sierra Club, EMILY's List, NARAL, and the National Right to Life Committee 51

Chapter 5 Professional Politics: The NFIB, ATLA, and AMA 71

Chapter 6 Money 81

Chapter 7 Membership 101

Chapter 8 Expertise 123

Chapter 9 Groups' Relationships with Political Parties 139

Chapter 10 Changes in Context 153

Chapter 11 Theoretical Conclusions 163.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-196) and index.

ISBN:

0742547205

0742547213

OCLC:

71350482

Publisher Number:

9780742547209

9780742547216