Dr. Darren Halpin

Biography

Darren Halpin is a political scientist who conducts research and writes about organized interests, including think tanks, corporations, and lobbyists, focusing on political representation. His work often explores themes in both Australia and the United Kingdom. His book, "Groups, Democracy, Representation: Promise and Practice," published in 2010 by Manchester University Press, examined the expectations regarding how interest groups contribute to democratic representation. His subsequent book, "Organization Political Interest Groups: Designing Advocacy," released in 2014 by Routledge, introduced an organizational social science perspective on interest groups, including aspects of group formation and policy influence. He is currently working on a new book, set for release in March 2021 by Oxford University Press, titled "New Entrepreneurial Advocacy: Silicon Valley Elites and American Politics." Recognized for his contributions, Halpin's research has garnered competitive funding from several notable institutions, including the Australian Research Council and the UK Economic and Social Research Council. He holds various leadership roles at the Australian National University (ANU), including serving as Associate Dean (Research) in the College of Arts and Social Sciences and overseeing the Department of Sociology and Political Science.

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