Disturbance Theory in the United States
Concept of Disturbance Theory
In the U.S., in the context of Political Participation, Interest Groups and Lobbying, Disturbance Theory has the following meaning: Over the past several decades, the United States witnessed a tremendous growth in the number of interest groups. Why did these particular groups arise? One theory describes the origins of interest groups as a reaction to a disturbance in society. When the normal social, economic, or political routine is disturbed, a group or groups emerge to restore the status quo ante or to take advantage of the disturbed conditions to press for policy changes. (Source of this definition of Disturbance Theory : University of Texas)
Disturbance Theory
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- Political Participation
- Interest Groups
- Lobbying