
' We need effective citizen-lobbyists
- not just likers followers or even marchers
- more than ever I have no hesitation in lobbying you to read this book' Bill Emmott former editor in chief the Economist Many democratic societies are experiencing a crisis of faith Citizens are making clear their frustration with their supposedly representative governments which instead seem driven by the interests of big business powerful individuals & wealthy lobby groups What can we do about it? How do we fix democracy & get our voices heard? The answer argues Alberto Alemanno is to become change-makers
- citizen lobbyists By using our skills & talents & mobilizing others we can bring about social & political change Whoever you are you've got power & this book will show you how to unleash it From successfully challenging Facebook's use of private data to abolishing EU mobile phone roaming charges Alberto highlights the stories of those who have lobbied for change & shows how you can follow in their footsteps whether you want to influence immigration policy put pressure on big business or protect your local community