Lobbying : The Dark Side of Politics

Name: Lobbying
Brand: Manchester University Press
SKU: 9781526126689
Price: 2350 KES
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ISBN: 9781526126689

by Wyn Grant

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Format Paperback / softback

Book Series Pocket Politics

ISBN-10 1526126680

ISBN-13 9781526126689

Publisher Manchester University Press

Imprint Manchester University Press

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Mar 19th, 2018

Print length 104 Pages

Weight 122 grams

Dimensions 17.80 x 13.20 x 0.80 cms

Product Classification: Comparative politics Pressure groups & lobbying Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action

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This book assesses the challenges that lobbying, particularly by big business and ‘lobbyists for hire’ poses for democracy and suggests how it can be effectively regulated. -- .

Is lobbying, particularly by ‘lobbyists for hire’, resulting in a distortion of the democratic process? Does business, with its highly sophisticated and well-resourced lobbying operations, have an undue influence on decisions by politicians? The book assess the impact of lobbying on the UK political system, the extent to which it shapes the political decision-making process and the extent to which this influence is beneficial or malign. The book outlines various lobbying groups and their methods of persuasion, plus the weakness of political action groups and social media when faced with the might of the lobbying industry. The book is ideal reading for anyone seeking an introduction to lobbying. -- .

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