No previous work has even begun to trace such patterns at the scale and level of precision that Dwidar hasYet, it is not primarily this commendable data collection effort and the unique resulting dataset that makes this book such a valuable, inspirational read. It is the way Dwidar weaves countless powerful examples of lobbying successes by social justice groups, as well as rich interview evidence from more than two dozen interviews with organizational leaders and agency bureaucrats, into her analysis. Most importantly, this is a book that can provide hope in times where many might need it the most." * Interest Groups & Advocacy * Truly remarkable in its data collection and empirical scope, Power to the Partners is an important contribution to several literatures. It addresses normatively and substantively fundamental questions about representation of marginalized groups in American politics. A winner. -- Frank Baumgartner | coauthor of "Lobbying and Policy Change" "Drawing on the power of computational tools and original data collection, Power to the Partners answers a question crucial to identifying a pathway out of this fractured political moment in America: namely, how can groups build and sustain successful coalitions to advance a more just and equitable society? A must-read for anyone interested in nurturing successful political partnerships. -- Hahrie Han | author of "Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in An American Church "Coalition politics and administrative policymaking are concepts that dont usually travel together, but Power to the Partners shows that they are inseparably linked. After learning from Dwidars innovative and exhaustive analysis of hundreds of thousands of organizations involved in thousands upon thousands of federal rules, students and scholars will never again see rulemaking quite the same way." -- Daniel Carpenter | author of "Democracy by Petition: Popular Politics in Transformation, 1790-1870"
