1st Edition

Influence and Interests in the European Union The New Politics of Persuasion and Advocacy

Edited By Jenny Fairbrass, Alex Warleigh Copyright 2002

    Clearly discusses the impact and uses of interest representation in the development of the EU system.
    * Examines the complexities of representation at EU level, a vital issue for potential lobbyists and interest groups
    * Charts new trends and issues such as enlargement, Europeanization and Central and Eastern Europe
    * Contributions by acknowledged experts with a proven track record of research and publication in this field, including seven current and past practitioners of EU politics with experience as lobbyists from either institutional, NGO or corporate perspectives
    * Places interest representation in its historical and theoretical context.

    The Editors, The Contributors, Abbreviations, Chapter 1—Introduction: The New Politics of Persuasion, Part 1: New Bottles for New Wine?, Part 2: European Union Actors and Interest Representation, Part 3: New Issues in European Union Interest Representation, Index

    Biography

    Fairbrass, Jenny; Warleigh, Alex