ABSTRACT

Pressure groups are an important influence on modern politics, with people feeling strongly about single issues, willing to protest, lobby and petition for their cause.

chapter Chapter 1|15 pages

What are pressure groups?

chapter Chapter 2|25 pages

Pressure groups since 1945

chapter Chapter 3|20 pages

Pressure groups and Europe

chapter Chapter 4|22 pages

Pressure groups and government

chapter Chapter 5|28 pages

Pressure groups and parliament

chapter Chapter 6|29 pages

Pressure groups and public campaigns

chapter Chapter 7|22 pages

Pressure groups and the policy process

Effectiveness, influence and resources

chapter Chapter 8|29 pages

Pressure groups, pluralism and democracy