Creating the Future – An Institutional Interpretation of U.S. Congressional Lobbying

Author: Zhao Kejin
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Lobbying politics is a crucial phenomenon on the American political stage, exerting profound impacts on both American politics and society. This book employs the method of rational choice institutionalism to conduct an in-depth and meticulous analysis of the role of lobbying politics in the American political system, the institutional dynamics that drive lobbying politics, and its relationship with the U.S. government, particularly the policy-making process in Congress. It attempts to address a series of perplexing questions in American politics, such as why lobbying politics has remained resilient in the U.S., even though it has generated severe corruption issues yet is still tolerated by American society? How much space does the American political system provide for lobbying politics? What are the main actors driving lobbying politics, and how do they operate? How can other countries draw on the experience of domestic lobbying groups in the U.S. to open new channels for diplomacy? By reading this book, readers can gain an in-depth understanding of the behind-the-scenes workings of American politics, offering a different perspective beyond textbook portrayals. The book is well-researched, rich in case studies, and provides insightful analysis, making it both theoretically innovative and practically enlightening. It can serve as a reference for teaching and research in universities, research institutions, as well as a valuable read for those interested in American politics, business professionals, and diplomats.