The Interest Group Society

by Jeffrey M. Berry

Examines the influence of lobbies on all three branches of government as well as how interest groups mobilize people at the grassroots level. The work's central theme concerns the expansion of interest group activity, and places this influence in the context of democratic theory.

Genres: Read For School, Nonfiction

267 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Thien Dang]

good book

[Luis Jaquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeffrey Berry gives an enthralling perspective into the manner interest groups and political parties came to be upon the American political scene. He touches upon how they impact government, the people, and the parties along with distinguishing between what makes an interest group and what makes a political party. In this he explains the collective action problems of bringing people together along with how these problems effect democracy. Madison's dilemma is thoroughly touched upon to show the uniqueness of both political parties and interest groups and their interactions with the people through various calls to action and lobbying. This is an excellent source for anyone interested in gaining an insight into the operations of American government and how its various facets effect the policies that are enacted.

[Shairene Veronica]

126, disseminating research, sway on public opinions, think tanks 129+