Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-228) and index.
Contents:
Citizen lobbyists -- Citizen efforts to influence local policy : a review of the literature -- Policy characteristics and patterns of participation -- Policy entrepreneurs and the opportunity to participate -- Local newspapers and participation -- Social conflict and participation -- Participatory strategies and tactics -- Public meetings and the democratic process -- The political value of social networks -- The practice of local democracy.
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