The Governmental Process

Interest Groups

David B. Truman

Interest groups are characterized by shared attitudes. This allows such groups "frames of reference for interpreting and evaluating events and behaviors." Some interest groups feel neglected by government. At the same time, there is a concern that too much emphasis on interest groups takes away attention and focus from the indi...

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