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Alberto Alemanno

Lobbying for Change

'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 Economist

Many 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.
304 printed pages
Copyright owner
Bookwire
Original publication
2017
Publication year
2017
Publisher
Icon Books
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Quotes

  • aanyi33bohas quoted7 months ago
    Powerlessness has a profound effect on our physiology and mental capacity.1
  • aanyi33bohas quoted7 months ago
    ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.’

    Edmund Burke
  • aanyi33bohas quoted7 months ago
    providing a counterweight to special interests, citizen lobbyists can improve the quality of policymaking.

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