The Citizen's Guide to Lobbying Congress

by Donald E. deKieffer, Patricia Schroeder (Foreword), Tom Korologos (Foreword)

Helps demystify the lobbying process, making it accessible and understandable to all.

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Vadim]

Отлично структурированное и объяснение того, как гражданские активисты могут влиять на американских законодателей. Примеры из жизни вымышленного общества сторонников теории плоской Земли делают книгу еще более практичной.
Помимо множества советов, зачастую применимых и в России, читатель видимо придет к выводу, во-первых, что лоббирование основывается не на знакомствах и трюках, а на серьезной работе с фактами и с людьми. И, во-вторых, что по всей видимости в отличие от судов, где предпочтителен профессиональный представитель, в Конгрессе скорее преуспеет сама общественная организация, чем нанятый лоббист.

[Adil Tobaa]

After reading this book, I feel as though I know enough about lobbying to be able to have a greater appreciation for our legislative system, and a clearer answer to the question, "how do congressmen shape their views on positions?"

The book is almost a step-by-step how-to guide to lobbying, complete with names of important textual resources, phone numbers, and addresses. One thing I realize after reading this book is how truly inaccessible the process is except to the extremely motivated citizen, which I would say is a strength of our system.

[Fredrick Danysh]

All citizens have the right to contact their Congressional representation. This work gives some tips on how to be more effective and have your message read by someone. Be aware that that someone in all likely hood will be a staff member and that you will get a form letter back. This is a good reference for citizens that want to be involved in what happens in the government that is supposed to work for them.