Grassroots for hire : public affairs consultants in American democracy
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Published
New York : Cambridge University Press, 2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiv, 284 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
UPC
40023929909
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-272) and index.
Description
"Although 'grassroots' conjures up images of independent citizen organizing, much mass participation today is sponsored by elite consultants working for corporations and powerful interest groups. This book pulls back the curtain to reveal a lucrative industry of consulting firms that incentivize public activism as a marketable service. Edward Walker illustrates how, spurred by the post-sixties advocacy explosion and rising business political engagement, elite consultants have deployed new technologies to commercialize mass participation. Using evidence from interviews, surveys and public records, Grassroots for Hire paints a detailed portrait of these consultants and their clients. Today, Fortune 500 firms hire them to counter-mobilize against regulation, protest or controversy. Ironically, some advocacy groups now outsource organizing to them. Walker also finds that consultants are reshaping both participation and policymaking, but unethical 'astroturf' strategies are often ineffective. This pathbreaking book calls for a rethinking of interactions between corporations, advocacy groups, and elites in politics"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Walker, E. T. (2014). Grassroots for hire: public affairs consultants in American democracy . Cambridge University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walker, Edward T. 2014. Grassroots for Hire: Public Affairs Consultants in American Democracy. Cambridge University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walker, Edward T. Grassroots for Hire: Public Affairs Consultants in American Democracy Cambridge University Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Walker, Edward T. Grassroots for Hire: Public Affairs Consultants in American Democracy Cambridge University Press, 2014.
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