Machiavelli in Brussels: The Art of Lobbying the EU, Second Edition - Softcover

Schendelen, Rinus Van

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9053567666 ISBN 13: 9789053567661

Publisher: Amsterdam University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Now in it fifth printing in three years and fully revised, Machiavelli in Brussels is filled with new facts and figures, real-life lobbying cases, and a detailed look at the European Union’s newest member countries. Recalling the work of Niccolò Machiavelli, leading researcher Rinus van Schendelen distills the practices of successful lobbyists down to three basic principles: ambition, study, and prudence. Paying close attention to the special issues implicit in EU lobbying, Machiavelli in Brussels illuminates the practice, its opportunities and pitfalls, and even its contributions to democracy.

About this title

About the Author:

Rinus van Schendelen is professor of political science at Erasmus University Rotterdam and frequently trains EU lobby groups.

Review:

“Van Schendelen . . . provides a practical guide on how the EU actually operates, placing emphasis on how lobbyists and groups wishing to leverage influence can do so. . . . Good for collections on European politics. Recommended.”
(Choice)

About this edition

• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 9053567666
• ISBN 13: 9789053567661
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384