Written by one of Britain's leading analysts of pressure groups, this book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pressure group politics in the UK and of the increasingly important EU dimension. The sleaze scandals surrounding the parliamentary lobby, grass roots direct action, the use of the media and courts and the particular importance of business, labour and consumer interests are also given full coverage.
Written by one of Britain's leading analysts of pressure groups, this book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pressure group politics in the UK and of the increasingly important EU dimension. The sleaze scandals surrounding the parliamentary lobby, grass roots direct action, the use of the media and courts and the particular importance of business, labour and consumer interests are also given full coverage.
WYN GRANT is Professor of Politics, University of Warwick. He is author of many books including The Politics of Economic Policy, The Common Agricultural Policy and Business and Politics in Britain.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction: The Key Characteristics of Pressure Groups.- Types of Groups.- Theoretical Perspectives.- Pressure Groups and the Executive.- The Organisation of Representation at the EU Level.- How Pressure Groups Exert Influence at the EU Level.- Agenda Setting: The Media and Direct Action.- Pressure Politics Outside Whitehall: Parliament, the Courts and Local Government.- The Politics of Production and Consumption.- The Effectiveness of Pressure Groups.- Conclusions: Pressure Groups and Democracy.
Introduction: The Key Characteristics of Pressure Groups.- Types of Groups.- Theoretical Perspectives.- Pressure Groups and the Executive.- The Organisation of Representation at the EU Level.- How Pressure Groups Exert Influence at the EU Level.- Agenda Setting: The Media and Direct Action.- Pressure Politics Outside Whitehall: Parliament, the Courts and Local Government.- The Politics of Production and Consumption.- The Effectiveness of Pressure Groups.- Conclusions: Pressure Groups and Democracy.
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