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How to Lobby Alaska State Government

Clive S. Thomas

University of Alaska Press, 2019

Lobbying is about getting the right message to the right people in the right form at the right time. Even the most persuasive arguments or most influential groups will come up short if they aren’t combined with personal connections and an understanding of human nature. How to Lobby Alaska State Government is a guide to the essentials of organizing and implementing a lobbying campaign in Alaska that recognizes how you lobby is as important as who you lobby.

This book starts by helping new lobbyists to think politically, by explaining the structure and operation of state government, the psychology and needs of public officials, and where the power lies in Juneau—who’s got political clout. How to Lobby then moves into the nitty-gritty of a lobbying campaign. It covers the basics of group influence, campaign planning and management, the pros and cons of various group tactics, tips on face-to-face meetings, and the challenges of lobbying day-to-day. In addition to extensive guidance on what to do, this book also emphasizes the things to avoid that will undermine or eliminate a lobbyist’s chances of success. Pragmatic and portable, this book will be valuable to new and professional lobbyists both, and anyone looking for fresh perspectives on this important business.
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Hugo Black

The Alabama Years

Virginia Van Der Veer Hamilton

University of Alabama Press, 1982

The making of a Supreme Court justice in the crucible of Alabama politics.

Hugo Black: The Alabama Years by Virginia Van der Veer Hamilton is a richly researched political biography that explores the formative experiences of Hugo L. Black, one of the most influential justices in the history of the United States Supreme Court. Focusing on his early life and career in Alabama, Hamilton traces Black's journey from his rural upbringing and legal training to his emergence as a prominent attorney, politician, and United States senator. Through careful analysis of Alabama's social, economic, and political landscape, the book reveals the forces that shaped Black's ideas about government, democracy, and constitutional rights.

Hamilton examines Black's rise during a period of profound change in the South, highlighting the alliances, controversies, and challenges that defined his political career. The study places Black within the broader context of Progressive Era reform, the transformation of Southern politics, and the expanding role of the federal government in American life. At the same time, it provides a nuanced portrait of a complex public figure whose beliefs and actions continue to inspire debate among historians and legal scholars.

Essential reading for students of legal history, political science, Southern studies, and American government, this volume offers valuable insight into the Alabama roots of a justice who would profoundly influence modern constitutional interpretation and civil liberties jurisprudence.
 
 

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