First World Interest Groups: A Comparative Perspective Thomas, Clive S.

The first comprehensive appraisal of interest groups in Western democracies in thirty years also offers a systematic comparison of interest group activities and their impact on public policymaking in twelve post-industrial First World nations. Using a conceptual framework and varied perspectives, well-known experts provide a long-term assessment of interest group systems, identify similarities and differences, and point to current trends and future directions. This up-to-date overview and analysis examines the American model, British model with its derivations, continental European models, and systems in newer democracies. The chapters describe the factors affecting interest group make-up, their operating techniques, and their influence on public process. The concluding chapter provides further insights for understanding interest groups in a comparative context. A selected bibliography is helpful in pointing to sources for further study.

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First World Interest Groups: A Comparative Perspective Series: Contributions in Political Science Hardback, 288 pages, $112.95 Copyright ©1993, Greenwood Press ISBN: 0-313-27388-X DOI: 10.1336/031327388X

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