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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.



Table of Contents

List of figures
1 Introduction
2 Who are the lobbyists?
3 How they lobby
4 Lobbying in action
5 Regulating lobbying
Further reading
References
Index

Lobbying: The Dark Side of Politics

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 19/03/2018
      ISBN13: 9781526126689, 978-1526126689
      ISBN10: 1526126680

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Table of Contents

      List of figures
      1 Introduction
      2 Who are the lobbyists?
      3 How they lobby
      4 Lobbying in action
      5 Regulating lobbying
      Further reading
      References
      Index

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