Lobbying : The Dark Side of Politics
by
Wyn Grant
Book Details
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
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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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