Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Chapter 1. Interest Groups and Public Policy in US Local Government 1
4. Chapter 2. The Policy- Focused Approach to Studying Interest Groups 20
5. Chapter 3. How Active Are Interest Groups in Local Politics? 55
6. Chapter 4. What Kinds of Interest Groups Are Most Active? 81
7. Chapter 5. Political Parties in Local Politics 114
8. chapter 6. Influence: Issues, Approach, and Expectations 135
9. Chapter 7. Business and Growth 163
10. Chapter 8. Unions, Public Safety, and Local Government Spending 201
11. Chapter 9. Interest Group Influence in Local Elections 240
12. Chapter 10. Local Interests and Power 264
13. Acknowledgments 279
14. Notes 283
15. Index 327