Hudson, James R.,  1933- <br/><br/>
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.) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographies and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780739177990 (e-book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Lobbying--Social aspects--United States.<br/>Nonprofit organizations--Social aspects--United States.<br/>Pressure groups--Social aspects--United States.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HD2769.15  / .H83 2013eb