lobbying

Examines political parites, Interest groups, public opinion, and elections in politics.

"The story of the dramatic postwar struggle over the proper role of citizens and government in American society. In the 1960s and 70s, an insurgent attack on traditional liberalism took shape in America, built on new ideals of citizen advocacy and the public interest. . . . Drawing energy from civil rights protests and opposition to the Vietnam War, the new citizens movement drew legions of followers and scored major victories, disrupting plans for highways and dams, banning harmful chemicals, and blocking pipelines. . . . 'Public Citizens' traces the history of the public interest movement and explores its tangled legacy, showing the ways New Deal liberalism fell apart and the challenges in trying to replace it"--Provided by publisher.

Tips, examples, and training suggestions help empower library media specialists to become leaders in political advocacy on local, state, and national levels.

Readers are invited to learn more about lobbyists as they explore informative text on this important political topic.

Looks at how special interest groups fund political campaigns and influence candidates and election results.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding Super PACs.

The author shares his skills and years of experience to explain how to be active against unfair treatment, from starting an activist group to lobbying, and organizing a protest.

An investigative journalist goes behind the scenes of the National Rifle Association, providing an expose of the controversial organization and its secrets.