Special interest society :

Hudson, James R., 1933-

Special interest society : how membership-based organizations shape America / by James R. Hudson ; with the assistance of Patricia A. Hudson. - 1 online resource (296 pages.)

Includes bibliographies and index.

A voice for every interest : a primer on associations in America -- A brief perspective of the contributions made by MBOs -- Emergence -- Building and shaping the organization -- Building the member community -- I hear you knocking . . . but you can't come in -- The search for legitimacy -- Promote -- Protect -- Membership-based organizations as change agents -- The future is certain.

9780739177990 (e-book)


Lobbying--Social aspects--United States.
Nonprofit organizations--Social aspects--United States.
Pressure groups--Social aspects--United States.


Electronic books.

HD2769.15 / .H83 2013eb