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Book SynopsisThis book analyzes the different roles that interest groups play in congressional elections, with supporting material from interviews with Washington insiders.
Trade ReviewRich in empirical detail, framed by interesting theoretical questions, and crisply written, More Than Money is political science at its best. From the AFL-CIO to the AARP, from the NRA to NARAL, the book paints a vivid portrait of the role of interest groups in congressional elections. Skinner's thoughtful analysis will be a valuable resource for both scholars and practitioners and a perfect fit for a range of upper level undergraduate courses in American politics. -- Theodore Eismeier, Hamilton College
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Richard Skinner’s new book combines the theoretical insights of a political scientist with the practical insights of interest group activists to provide a compelling portrait of the myriad ways that groups are active in elections. The book will be of interest to political scientists and sociologists who study interest groups and social movements, and would make a fine textbook for many undergraduate courses as well. -- Clyde Wilcox, professor of government, Georgetown University
Table of ContentsPart 1 Part I: The Perspective Chapter 1 Groups and Parties in the Political World Part 2 Part II: The Groups Chapter 2 Studying Groups through Case Studies Part 3 Material Giants: The AFL-CIO and AARP Chapter 3 Purposive Power: The NRA, Sierra Club, EMILY's List, NARAL, and the National Right to Life Committee Chapter 4 Part III: The Resources Part 4 Professional Politics: The NFIB, ATLA, and AMA Chapter 5 Money Chapter 6 Membership Chapter 7 Expertise Chapter 8 Part IV: The Context Chapter 9 Group's Relationships with Political Parties Chapter 10 Changes in Context Chapter 11 Theoretical Conclusion
