The Governmental Process
Interest Groups
David B. Truman
Interest groups are characterized by shared attitudes. This allows such groups "frames of reference for interpreting and evaluating events and behaviors." Some interest groups feel neglected by government. At the same time, there is a concern that too much emphasis on interest groups takes away attention and focus from the individual and society as a whole. Individuals do not always function alone. They are part of multiple groups and their roles change according to the group they're participating in at the time.
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