Citizen lobbyists : local efforts to influence public policy / Brian E. Adams.

Author/creator Adams, Brian E., 1973-
Format Book
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : Temple University Press, 2007.
Description235 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Lobbying--United States. --States. --Citizen participation.
Local government--United States.
Lobbying--California. --Santa Ana. --Citizen participation. --Case studies.
Santa Ana (Calif.)--Politics and government. --Case studies.

Contents Citizen lobbyists -- Citizen efforts to influence local policy : a review of the literature -- Policy characteristics and patterns of participation -- Policy entrepreneurs and the opportunity to participate -- Local newspapers and participation -- Social conflict and participation -- Participatory strategies and tactics -- Public meetings and the democratic process -- The political value of social networks -- The practice of local democracy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [219]-228) and index.
LCCN 2006015935
ISBN1592135692 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1592135706 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781592135691
ISBN9781592135707