List of figures
List of tables
Preface
1. Organized groups and the political system
2. A unified framework for understanding citizens' decision making: a theory of experimental search
3. Who contributes?
4. Why do citizens join groups?
5. The internal politics of organizations I: learning and retention
6. The internal politics of organizations II: activism
7. The internal politics of organizations III: leadership
8. Does group activity make a difference: the case of the MX missile
9. Does group activity make a difference? The politics of campaign finance
10. Conclusions: citizens' preferences, internal politics, and public policy
Notes
References
Index.