Pressure Groups in Britain, 1720-1970. An essay on interpretation with original documents

Details:

Author(s) Wootton, Graham
Publication type Monograph
Year published 1975
Pages 375pp
Publisher Allen Lane
Place Published London

Topics:

Name Business interest representation & co-operation
Name Business & politics inc lobbying

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Library:

Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:

Provides an extensive introductory essay - 'Introduction to the rise and development of pressure groups' in sections 1720-61; 1762-1822; 1823-59; 1860-1970 [pp13-98]. Otherwise contains 101 reproduced documents relating to pressure groups and their activities [pp124-375] including groups representing businesses such as British Iron & Steel Federation; Engineering Employers' Federation; British Employers' Confederation; National Association of British Manufacturers; Confederation of British Industry; etc