The Classics of Interest Group Behavior

THE CLASSICS OF INTEREST GROUP BEHAVIOR is an edited collection of both classic and contemporary readings with topics including group formation and mobilization, group behavior, and influence. Each chapter includes a brief overview and a summary chapter discusses the future of research as well as suggestions for further reading, including internet resources.

This anthology of 23 articles and excerpts explores the role that interest groups play in the US political system, emphasizing works that are often cited in other literature but difficult for students to find. Coverage includes group formation and pluralism, group mobilization and structure, and group influence. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

While he's already made a name for himself with his series of bestselling mysteries (written as R. D. Zimmerman), Robert Alexander has also written a trilogy of Russian historical novels (The Kitchen Boy, Rasputin's Daughter, The Romanov Bride) about the last days of Empire.