The Philosopher Lobbyist

Author : Mordecai Lee
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438455303

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The Philosopher-Lobbyist by Mordecai Lee Pdf

The history of John Dewey's leadership of the progressive People's Lobby. John Dewey (1859–1952) was a preeminent American philosopher who is remembered today as the founder of what is called child-centered or progressive education. In The Philosopher-Lobbyist, Mordecai Lee tells the largely forgotten story of Dewey’s effort to influence public opinion and promote democratic citizenship. Based on Dewey’s 1927 book The Public and Its Problems, the People’s Lobby was a trailblazing nonprofit agency, an early forerunner of the now common public interest lobbying group. It used multiple forms of mass communication, grassroots organizing, and lobbying to counteract the many special interest groups and lobbies that seemed to be dominating policymaking in Congress and in the White House. During the 1930s, Dewey and the People’s Lobby criticized the New Deal as too conservative and championed a social democratic alternative, including a more progressive tax system, government ownership of natural monopolies, and state operation of the railroad system. While its impact on historical developments was small, the story of the People’s Lobby is an important reminder of a historical road not traveled and a policy agenda that was not adopted, but could have been. Mordecai Lee is Professor of Governmental Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He is the author of several books, including The First Presidential Communications Agency: FDR’s Office of Government Reports, also published by SUNY Press, and Promoting the War Effort: Robert Horton and Federal Propaganda, 1938–1946.

Author : Mordecai Lee
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438455297

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The Philosopher-Lobbyist by Mordecai Lee Pdf

The history of John Dewey’s leadership of the progressive People’s Lobby. John Dewey (1859–1952) was a preeminent American philosopher who is remembered today as the founder of what is called child-centered or progressive education. In The Philosopher-Lobbyist, Mordecai Lee tells the largely forgotten story of Dewey’s effort to influence public opinion and promote democratic citizenship. Based on Dewey’s 1927 book The Public and Its Problems, the People’s Lobby was a trailblazing nonprofit agency, an early forerunner of the now common public interest lobbying group. It used multiple forms of mass communication, grassroots organizing, and lobbying to counteract the many special interest groups and lobbies that seemed to be dominating policymaking in Congress and in the White House. During the 1930s, Dewey and the People’s Lobby criticized the New Deal as too conservative and championed a social democratic alternative, including a more progressive tax system, government ownership of natural monopolies, and state operation of the railroad system. While its impact on historical developments was small, the story of the People’s Lobby is an important reminder of a historical road not traveled and a policy agenda that was not adopted, but could have been.

Author : Pamela Sargent
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479406333

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Puss in D.C. and Other Stories by Pamela Sargent Pdf

Pamela Sargent's latest collection assembles 10 of her recent stories, including "Puss in D.C.," "Strawberry Birdies," and "A Smaller Government," showing why she's one of the most popular authors currently writing science fiction today. From the introduction by Eleanor Arnason: "Sargent has a quality usually associated with hard SF: a certain kind of intellectual rigor. With her, it carries through all of her work. She thinks things through. ... Notice, when you read this collection, how many different kinds of stories are here and notice the range of moods: the stories go from really funny to really dark, with a lot in between. ... I also want to mention Sargent's persistence. Writing is a hard life. Many good woman writers I admired in the 1970s, '80s and '90s have vanished. They stopped writing or stopped trying to sell their fiction or changed their names and moved to writing romance, gay romance, generic fantasy -- whatever they could sell. In one way or another, they were silenced. Sargent has kept doing thoughtful, serious fiction, dealing with the issues that interested her."

Author : Professor Deborah Tussey
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781409497844

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Complex Copyright by Professor Deborah Tussey Pdf

This book draws on a wide selection of interdisciplinary literature discussing complex adaptive systems - including scholarship from economics, political science, evolutionary biology, cognitive science, and religion - to apply general complexity tenets to the institutions, conceptual framework, and theoretical justifications of the copyright system, both in the United States and internationally. The author argues that copyrighted works are the products of complex creative systems and, consequently, designers of copyright regimes for the global 'information ecosystem' should look to complexity theory for guidance. Urging legal scholars to undertake empirical studies of real-world copyright systems, Tussey reveals how the selection of workable configurations for the copyright regime is larger than that encompassed by the traditional, entirely theoretical, debate between private property rights and the commons. Finally, this unique study articulates how copyright law must tolerate certain chaotic elements that may be essential to the sustainability of complex systems.

Author : Phil Harris,Alberto Bitonti,Craig S. Fleisher,Anne Skorkjær Binderkrantz
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1532 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030445560

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The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Interest Groups, Lobbying and Public Affairs by Phil Harris,Alberto Bitonti,Craig S. Fleisher,Anne Skorkjær Binderkrantz Pdf

The growing need for a concise and comprehensive overview of the world of interest groups, lobbying, and public affairs called for a compendium of existing research, key theories, concepts, and case studies. This project is the first transnational encyclopedia to offer such an interdisciplinary and wide overview of these topics, including perspectives on public relations, crisis management, communication studies, as well as political science, political marketing, and policy studies. It is an interdisciplinary work, which involved an extraordinary pool of contributors made up of leading scholars and practitioners from all around the globe; it is a live and evolving project focused on drawing together grounded international knowledge for our diverse and developing world. The 200+ entries of the Palgrave Encyclopedia of Interest Groups, Lobbying and Public Affairs (to be found as a live reference work online here, and in two print volumes in 2022) address these research avenues, tackling a growing demand for a comprehensive international reference work regarding key global sectors and policymaking structures, looking beyond the traditional markets of Europe and North America to incorporate practice and research from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Latin America. This encyclopedia acts as a synthesis of existing research, and aims to aid academics, students, and practitioners navigate their relevant fields around the globe.

Author : Alberto Bitonti,Phil Harris
Publisher : Springer
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137552563

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Lobbying in Europe by Alberto Bitonti,Phil Harris Pdf

This book provides a clear, systematic and up-to-date picture of the vast and dynamic industry of lobbying and Public Affairs in Europe, not only at EU level, but specifically in each of the 28 EU Member States. Using contributions from political scientists and lobbyists from each country, the volume offers a comprehensive review of the European lobbying industry, tackling elements such as the institutional framework and the political culture of each country, the perception of lobbyists by public opinion and politicians, the professionalization and the numbers of the industry in each country, the regulation of the sector (through dedicated laws, self-imposed ethical codes, etc.). This is a benchmark publication for all those studying or working in the field of Lobbying, Public Affairs, Communication and Business and Politics in or with EU countries.

Author : Lee Drutman
Publisher : Studies in Postwar American Po
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190215514

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The Business of America is Lobbying by Lee Drutman Pdf

Corporate lobbyists are everywhere in Washington. Of the 100 organizations that spend the most on lobbying, 95 represent business. The largest companies now have upwards of 100 lobbyists representing them. How did American businesses become so invested in politics? And what does all their money buy? Drawing on extensive data and original interviews with corporate lobbyists, The Business of America is Lobbying provides a fascinating and detailed picture of what corporations do in Washington, why they do it, and why it matters. Prior to the 1970s, very few corporations had Washington offices. But a wave of new government regulations and declining economic conditions mobilized business leaders. Companies developed new political capacities, and managers soon began to see public policy as an opportunity, not just a threat. Ever since, corporate lobbying has become increasingly more pervasive, more proactive, and more particularistic. Lee Drutman argues that lobbyists drove this development, helping managers to see why politics mattered, and how proactive and aggressive engagement could help companies' bottom lines. All this lobbying doesn't guarantee influence. Politics is a messy and unpredictable bazaar, and it is more competitive than ever. But the growth of lobbying has driven several important changes that make business more powerful. The status quo is harder to dislodge; policy is more complex; and, as Congress increasingly becomes a farm league for K Street, more and more of Washington's policy expertise now resides in the private sector. These and other changes increasingly raise the costs of effective lobbying to a level only businesses can typically afford. Lively and engaging, rigorous and nuanced, The Business of America is Lobbying will change how we think about lobbying-and how we might reform it.

Author : Donald E. deKieffer
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781569764176

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The Citizen's Guide to Lobbying Congress (Rev and Updated Ed) by Donald E. deKieffer Pdf

Individuals and grassroots organizations interested in becoming involved in petitioning their government will discover essential information on the techniques and laws to lobbying in this clear and enlightening guide. New lobbyists will learn how to best craft and direct their messages so that their concerns will be heard, make congressional contacts, get the most out of letter-writing campaigns, generate press, give campaign contributions, and even get invited to testify before congressional committees. This resource details the most recent lobbying laws, including the Federal Election Campaign Act amended in 2002, as well as a list of appropriate gifts to give to a member of Congress or their staff. This revised edition contains updated chapters and resources that will ensure that neophyte lobbyists will have the most up-to-date information when lobbying their government.

Author : Raj Chari,John Hogan,Gary Murphy,Michele Crepaz
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781526117267

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Regulating lobbying by Raj Chari,John Hogan,Gary Murphy,Michele Crepaz Pdf

Governments worldwide are developing sunshine policies that increase transparency in politics, where a key initiative is regulating lobbyists. Building on the pioneering first edition, this book updates its examination of all jurisdictions with regulations, from the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Unlike any book, it offers unique insights into how the regulations compare and contrast against each other, offering a revamped theoretical classification of different regulatory environments and situating each political system therein. This edition innovatively considers different measurements to capture the robustness of lobbying laws in terms of promoting transparency and accountability. And, based on the authors’ experience of advising governments globally, it closes with a no-nonsense guide on how to make a lobbying law. This is of value to policymakers seeking to introduce or amend regulations, and lobbyists seeking to influence this process.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Lobbying Activities
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2072 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Lobbying
ISBN : UOM:39015022684768

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Hearings Before the House Select Committee on Lobbying Activities by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Lobbying Activities Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Law
ISBN : PSU:000019266213

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The Federal Lobbying Disclosure Laws by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Lobbying Activities
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1866 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Lobbying
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024421161

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Hearings Before the House Select Committee on Lobbying Activities, House of Representatives, Eighty-first Congress, Second Session, Created Pursuant to H. Res. 298 by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Lobbying Activities Pdf

Author : James A. Thurber,Colton C. Campbell,David A. Dulio
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781438470894

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Congress and Diaspora Politics by James A. Thurber,Colton C. Campbell,David A. Dulio Pdf

Studies the impact of lobbying efforts by domestic ethnic groups and foreign governments on US policymaking. Congress and Diaspora Politics examines the impact of lobbying efforts by domestic ethnic groups and foreign governments on US policymaking. Over time, the number and variety of ethnic groups have grown, and foreign governments have increasingly turned to professional lobbyists rather than relying on their diplomatic corps to cultivate relationships with Congress. The case studies presented here examine this new lobbying environment by focusing on Jewish American, Muslim American, and Cuban American interest groups as well as lobbying efforts by the governments of Turkey, Armenia, Mexico, and others. They explore the strategies, tactics, and resources utilized to impact policymaking. The volume also offers perspectives of those who have worked on both sides of the lobbying equation—“a view from K Street” (the lobbying side) and “a view from the Hill” (the congressional side). Finally, challenges lawmakers face when diaspora interests intersect with national interests are covered. James A. Thurber is University Distinguished Professor of Government at American University and the editor of many books, including (with Jordan Tama) Rivals for Power, Sixth Edition: Presidential-Congressional Relations. Colton C. Campbell is Professor of National Security Strategy at the National War College. His many books include Congress and Civil-Military Relations (coedited with David P. Auerswald). David A. Dulio is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University and the author of many books, including For Better or Worse? How Political Consultants are Changing Elections in the United States, also published by SUNY Press.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Lobbying Activities
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1316 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Lobbying
ISBN : MINN:31951D03669792T

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Lobbying, direct and indirect by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Lobbying Activities Pdf

Author : Karsten Mause,Andreas Polk
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783031443930

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The Political Economy of Lobbying by Karsten Mause,Andreas Polk Pdf

Lobbying is not only the subject of ongoing, heated debates in politics and the public sphere but has also been a focus of the social sciences for decades. This edited volume provides an overview of the current state of research on lobbying from the perspective of Public Choice as a subfield of political science and economics. After a brief introduction to the field, Part I provides an overview of basic concepts and political-economic theories of lobbying from the standpoints of various subfields of Public Choice. Subsequently, Part II investigates the various channels used by interest groups to influence policymakers, such as party donations, informational lobbying, hiring politicians, etc. These chapters also discuss the possibilities and limits of regulating the respective channels. Lastly, Part III sheds light on lobbying in selected regions (i.e., the United States, European Union, Russia, and China).