Lobbying: The Art of Political Persuasion

Lobbying: The Art of Political Persuasion

by Lionel Zetter (Author)

Synopsis

Lobbying is a global industry which thrives wherever democratic governments are established. This book straddles the globe, from the USA to Japan. It covers the Westminster and Scottish Parliaments, and the Welsh, Northern Ireland and London Assemblies. It examines the lobbying scenes in the USA and Brussels. Finally, the book also deals with Asia, and touches on the Middle East. This book examines and explains all aspects of lobbying in an expert yet accessible manner. Areas covered include: the historical background to lobbying, and the ethical and regulatory frameworks; the mechanics of lobbying, and the techniques employed by lobbyists around the world; the various types of lobbying and public affairs campaigns - Advice on how to break into lobbying; and the procedure for appointing a public affairs consultancy - How to use third party advocates in support of a campaign. The author is an acknowledged expert in his field, and this book represents a distillation of his decades of experience. There are also 'top tips' from some of the most senior lobbyists in the world, as well as contributions from elected politicians.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 454
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Harriman House Publishing
Published: 24 Oct 2008

ISBN 10: 1905641699
ISBN 13: 9781905641697

Media Reviews
Reviews If you read only one book on lobbying, make sure it's this one. Zetter's mastery of his subject proves why the industry voted him Public Affairs Personality of the Year 2008. - Francis Ingham, Director General & Managing Director, Public Relations Consultants Association The leading book on lobbying by the UK's leading expert. Lionel Zetter takes a comprehensive, in-depth approach and writes with authority and enthusiasm. Whether you're in PR, PA, in house, consultancy or a client - this is the book for you. - Elisabeth Lewis-Jones, President, Chartered Institute of Public Relations Public affairs, so often misunderstood and poorly explained, has a superb champion in Lionel Zetter: he writes a brilliant analysis of lobbying that is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the industry, from the seasoned practitioner to the curious observer. - Robbie MacDuff, Director of Public Affairs, Precise Public Affairs and Chair of the Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC) This will be the new Bible for lobbyists. An indispensable guide for public affairs professionals. - Neil Sherlock, Partner Public Affairs, KPMG The best book on the art of lobbying yet written - Iain Dale, Blogger and publisher Total Politics If you buy one book about lobbying make it this one. - Jon McLeod, Chairman, UK Public Affairs, Weber Shandwick
Author Bio
Lionel Zetter has been associate director of the Media Information Group, company secretary of PR+CI, managing director of Parliamentary Monitoring Services Ltd and Political Wizard Ltd, and non-executive deputy chairman of Dods Parliamentary Communications Ltd. He is a former chairman of the Government Affairs Group, and former president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. He is a member of the NUJ, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. In 2008 he was voted Personality of the Year by the readers of Public Affairs News and shortlisted for the PRCA Personality of the Year award. He is currently an independent consultant, a director of the Enterprise Forum, and vice president of PublicAffairsAsia.