The Washington lobbyists

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Lobbyists and lobbying

A new perspective on lobbying

Characteristics of pressure groups

Recruitment of lobbyists

Personal attributes of lobbyists

Lobbying as an occupation

Lobbyists as they relate to their employers

Lobbyists as they relate to the government

Government as a communication network

Patterns of communication within and among lobby groups

Lobbyists approach government : direct personal communication

Lobbyists approach government : communication through intermediaries

Keeping communication channels open

How "clean" is the process?

The value of lobby services

Controlling the lobby process

The impact of lobbying on governmental decisions

Appendixes. Lobbyist interview schedule

Congressional interview schedule

Lobbyists study code