Participation and argument in legislative debate on statewide smoking restrictions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In this paper we review the relationship between participation in legislative hearings, the use of ideological arguments, and the strength of public health legislation using a theoretical construct proposed by E. E. Schattschneider i...

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Main Authors: Bero Lisa A, Lopipero Peggy, Apollonio Dorie E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:Health Research Policy and Systems
Online Access:http://www.health-policy-systems.com/content/5/1/12