In recent decades Washington has seen an alarming rise in the number of "revolving door lobbyists"-politicians and officials cashing in on their government experience to become influence peddlers on K Street. These lobbyists, popular wisdom suggests, sell access to the highest bidder. Revolving Door Lobbying tells a different, more nuanced story. As an insider interviewed in the book observes, where the general public has the "impression that lobbyists actually get things done, I would say 90 percent of what lobbyists do is prevent harm to their client from the government."

About the Author
Timothy M. LaPira is associate professor of political science at James Madison University. Herschel F. Thomas is assistant professor of political science at the University of Texas at Arlington.


Book Information
ISBN 9780700624508
Author Timothy M. LaPira
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint University Press of Kansas
Publisher University Press of Kansas
Weight(grams) 560g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 160mm * 25mm