S. Gordon Libri

The book delves into the intricate strategies employed by governmental advocates in lobbying, focusing on California. Through comprehensive surveys and interviews with lobbyists, it examines how various contexts, target audiences, and tactical approaches converge in efforts to sway legislative outcomes. The analysis offers insights into the dynamic interplay between these elements, providing a deeper understanding of the lobbying process.

Focusing on postmodern theory, this book examines how eighteenth-century women's literature employs quixote narratives to challenge the notion of objective reality. It argues that rather than purging internalized fictions, these texts highlight how our perceptions are shaped by the narratives we engage with. Through this lens, the work reveals the intricate relationship between fiction and reality in women's writing of the period.