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Author:

Moss, Alan L.

Title:

Selling out America's democracy : how lobbyists, special interests, and campaign financing undermine the will of the people / Alan L. Moss.

Publisher:

Praeger,

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

xiv, 230 p. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Lobbying--United States--History--21st century.
Pressure groups--United States--History--21st century.
Campaign funds--United States--History--21st century.
United States--Politics and government--2001-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-221) and index.

Contents:

The challenge -- Democratic ad political origin -- The ideal of America's democracy -- The history of political influence in the United States -- Perspectives of political players -- Views of citizen advocacy staff -- Views of a media expert -- Views of a thoughtful Washington conservative -- Views of a seasoned Washington progressive -- Views of a candid Washington lobbyist -- Views of a European diplomat -- The leverage of wealth -- Global warming : the specter of climate change -- Minimum wage : income denied -- Stem cell cures thwarted -- Health care : profit versus public well-being -- Inner-city crime unabated -- Impact of special interests -- Beneficiaries of moneyed interests -- Policy versus national interest -- Deteriorating political leadership and the tragedy of Iraq -- A plan to revive America's democracy is failing -- Why America's deomcracy is failing -- The way out.

ISBN:

0313345511 (alk. paper)
9780313345517 (alk. paper)

LCCN:

2008007901

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

KWPE446 -- Mount Pleasant Public Library (Mount Pleasant)