Studying interest groups as 'organizations' : a lacuna? -- Where is 'organization' in the group literature? -- Interest groups and organizational form -- Revisiting population-level analysis : a feature-based approach -- Interest groups 'careers' (I) : formation -- Interest groups 'careers' (II) : group adaptation and change over time -- Niche theories : differentiation through 'form'? -- Assembling group identities in nascent fields : revisiting a population-level perspective -- Evolving group identities : the role of 'categoreis' and audiences -- Interest group policy capacities -- Conclusion : technological change and the (ongoing) importance or organization.
Summary:
"Interest groups form an important part of the development of political and social systems. The Politics of Interest Groups goes beyond current literature in examining the survival and 'careers' of such groups beyond their formation.The book looks at the necessary factors of organizational form to ensure the productivity and influence of an interest group. Using example case studies from the UK, US and Australia, the book presents extensive historical analyses of specific groups, to better understand the organisation and position of such groups within their political system.The Politics of Interest Groups will be of interest to those concerned with advocacy and public representation within political studies."-- Provided by publisher. "Interest groups form an important part of the development of political and social systems. This book goes beyond current literature in examining the survival and 'careers' of such groups beyond their formation"-- Provided by publisher.
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