<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>One part research studies, one part interviews and focus groups, and one part experience, this text provides practical guidance on preparing for and meeting with elected officials and staff, writing effective letters and e-mails to elected officials, and strategies for influencing legislators face to face.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Practical guidance how to prepare for and meet with elected officials and staff, how to write effective letters and emails to elected officials, strategies for influencing legislators face-to-face, best practices for communicating with Congress and state legislatures, and how to write persuasive "letters to the editor".</p> <p>This book is one part research studies, one part interviews and focus groups, and one part experience. It uses available research on Congress and its decision making. Dozens of elected officials, including members of Congress, and their staff agreed to off-the-record interviews and discussed the factors that contribute to their decision-making process.</p> <p>Strategies for Influencing Legislators Face-to-Face</p> <p>Best Practices for Communicating with Congress and State Legislatures</p> <p>Practical Guidance How to Prepare for and Meet with Elected Officials</p> <p>How to Write Effective Letters and Email to Members of Congress</p> <p>How to Write Persuasive Letters to the Editor that Get Published</p> <p>Summary Table of Contents <p/> Part I. How Government Really Works<br> Ch. 1. How Congressional Offices Work<br> Ch. 2. Congressional Culture<br> Ch. 3. How Legislators Make Decisions<br> Ch. 4. People Who Can (and Can't) Influence Legislators and How They Do It <p/> Part II. How to Influence a Legislator<br> Ch. 5. Strategies for Influencing Legislators<br> Ch. 6. Face-to-Face Meetings<br> Ch. 7. Communications <p/> Appendices<br> A. The Advocate's Pledge<br> B. US Constitution and Amendments<br> C. Declaration of Independence<br> D. Information about Congress and Washington, DC Index <p>Complete Table of Contents online at www.CitizensHandbook.com</p>
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