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Author:

Walker, Edward Thomas

Title:

The Privatization of Political Influence: Professional Grassroots Lobbying in the United States

Graduate Program:

Sociology

Keywords:

political participation
lobbying
civil society
voluntary associations
business
trade associations
social movements
interest groups

File:

Download WalkerDissertation.pdf

Committee Members:

John David Mccarthy, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Alan M Sica, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Roger Kent Finke, Committee Member
Nancy Love, Committee Member
Lee Ann Banaszak, Committee Member

Author:

Stout, Michael Damian

Title:

Social Capital and Political Participation

Graduate Program:

Sociology

Keywords:

voluntary association
social networks
social trust
political participation
social capital
race
socioeconomic status

File:

Download Final_Draft2.pdf

Committee Members:

Duane Francis Alwin, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Alan M Sica, Committee Member
Sal Oropesa, Committee Member
Constance A Flanagan, Committee Member