Description
| Product ID: | 9781785782855 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Lobbying for Change |
| Subtitle: | Find Your Voice to Create a Better Society |
| Authors: | Author: Alberto Alemanno |
| Page Count: | 240 |
| Subjects: | Civics and citizenship, Civil rights & citizenship, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, Pressure groups & lobbying |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The essential guide to making real change in your community, society or country. ''We need effective citizen-lobbyists - not just likers, followers or even marchers - more than ever. I have no hesitation in lobbying you to read this book.''Bill Emmott, former editor in chief, the EconomistMany democratic societies are experiencing a crisis of faith. Citizens are making clear their frustration with their supposedly representative governments, which instead seem driven by the interests of big business, powerful individuals and wealthy lobby groups.What can we do about it? How do we fix democracy and get our voices heard?The answer, argues Alberto Alemanno, is to become change-makers - citizen lobbyists. By using our skills and talents and mobilizing others, we can bring about social and political change. Whoever you are, you''ve got power, and this book will show you how to unleash it.From successfully challenging Facebook''s use of private data to abolishing EU mobile phone roaming charges, Alberto highlights the stories of those who have lobbied for change, and shows how you can follow in their footsteps, whether you want to influence immigration policy, put pressure on big business or protect your local community. |
| Imprint Name: | Icon Books |
| Publisher Name: | Icon Books |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-05-01 |
