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Lobbying in America : a reference handbook

Traces the growth of interest groups from the nation's infancy to the present. The book examines a range of related issues and controversies, including infamous scandals, attempts to regulate lobbying, and the overriding constitutional question of whether limiting money in politics is an infringement of free speech. Comparisons to lobbying systems in other countries as well as listings of key organizations and an extensive bibliography
Print Book, English, ©2009
ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, Calif., ©2009
Reference works
xvii, 289 pages ; 24 cm.
9781598841121, 9781598841138, 1598841122, 1598841130
233940400
Background and history
Problems, controversies, and solutions
Worldwide perspective
Chronology
Biographical sketches
Data and documents
Directory of organizations, associations, and agencies
Selected print and nonprint resources
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