Interest Groups and Political Representation in Portugal and Beyond

This book examines the characteristics and evolution of interest groups in Portugal. Drawing from a wide array of sources - including surveys, parliamentary activities, media coverage and interviews with MPs and lobbyists - it systematically assesses interest group politics. The book analyses the main features of group population, the strategies utilised by organised interests, their interactions with key decision-makers, and citizens' opinions regarding their role in the political system. The original data provided in this book frames the Portuguese case in a broader European context, and will be extremely useful for international comparisons. It will appeal to scholars and students of European politics, interest groups, democratic theories, and public policy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031325842
• ISBN13: 9783031325847
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"