1. The Privatization of Political Influence: Professional Grassroots Lobbying in the United States Open Access Author: Walker, Edward Thomas Title: The Privatization of Political Influence: Professional Grassroots Lobbying in the United States Graduate Program: Sociology Keywords: political participationlobbyingcivil societyvoluntary associationsbusinesstrade associationssocial movementsinterest groups File: Download WalkerDissertation.pdf Committee Members: John David Mccarthy, Committee Chair/Co-ChairAlan M Sica, Committee Chair/Co-ChairRoger Kent Finke, Committee MemberNancy Love, Committee MemberLee Ann Banaszak, Committee Member