Advocacy Groups (Hardcover)

Seventy percent of Canadians think that advocacy groups are a better vehicle for change than political parties; however, people involved in these groups are actually more involved in traditional political circles and party politics. This volume looks at who participates in these groups, which kinds of groups dominate the political agenda, what influence lobbying has on the government, and how, exactly, to make advocacy groups a more vibrant and accountable part of political life in this country. and participation to examine advocacy groups in Canada and assess the ways that they contribute to, or detract from, Canadian democracy. It argues that group activity represents an important form of political participation. Though some interests face greater organizational challenges than others, advocacy groups can play critical compensatory roles for interests that are often unrepresented in traditional political institutions. It also finds that while Canadian advocacy groups employ a wide range of strategies to draw attention to their concerns, those with greater financial resources generally have greater access to government decision-makers. This has been accentuated by recent trends in the reduction of government funding to advocacy groups. groups can follow in their internal organization and efforts to influence public policy, as well as for actions that governments can take to engage in constructive consultation with groups.

General

Imprint:	University of British Columbia Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Canadian Democratic Audit
Release date:	November 2004
Authors:	Lisa Young • Joanna Everitt
Dimensions:	216 x 140mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Sewn
Pages:	188
ISBN-13:	978-0-7748-1110-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Pressure groups & lobbying Promotions
LSN:	0-7748-1110-2
Barcode:	9780774811101

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