"Whether you are charged with part-time or full-time responsibilities for either a business or non-business organization, you can be sure that Lobbying and Government Relations touches all the right bases. . . . An excellent introductory chapter probing the conceptual and historical dimensions of lobbying is followed by what amounts to a blueprint for designing and implementing a full-fledged government relations program. . . . Readers can expect sharply focused, very practical guidance on these (and other) aspects of lobbying: Applying new issues management techniques; Nuts and bolts of establishing an ongoing program; Tools, tactics and strategies for implementing the effort; Coalitions and grassroots--the major innovations of the '70s and '80s; Political action' (the controversial role of contributions and honoraria in business-government relations). We've made it clear that Lobbying and Government Relations wins high marks for substance. The frosting on the cake, however, is that Charley Mack's writing style is lively and interesting. His is a substantive book that reads well. What more need we say?"-Impact
"This book is a thorough, practical guide to successful issues promotion, whether the desired end result is fundraising, formation of alliances, having an impact on the political process, etc. Mack, formerly on the staff of the Republican National Committee, also directed consumer affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He calls the Vatican the world's biggest lobby' and says in many situations, lobbying' becomes diplomacy.' To be successful, you shouldn't react on reflex, but do issues research, study your needs and the dynamics of public policy. His final chapter deals with the future of lobbying, whether it should be regulated, the ethics of honoraria, etc."-Library Journal
"Charles S. Mack has written a new book on Lobbying and Government Relations--a comprehensive insider's view' of the array of techniques that can be used to influence governmntal policies and decisions. The text describes the origins of lobbying and illustrates the resources and tactics that are used by state and federal lobbyists. The reader learns the ins and outs' of coalitions, grassroots strategy and political action committees. Mack concludes with a visionary look at lobbying in the future and presents a very useful summary of Sources and Resources' that are useful in government relations work. "For executives interested in infuencing legislative debate at the federal, state, or local levels, this handbook covers the full range of proven lobbying techniques and technologies." Association Management, Sept. '90"-Corporate Public Issues
?This book is a thorough, practical guide to successful issues promotion, whether the desired end result is fundraising, formation of alliances, having an impact on the political process, etc. Mack, formerly on the staff of the Republican National Committee, also directed consumer affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He calls the Vatican the world's biggest lobby' and says in many situations, lobbying' becomes diplomacy.' To be successful, you shouldn't react on reflex, but do issues research, study your needs and the dynamics of public policy. His final chapter deals with the future of lobbying, whether it should be regulated, the ethics of honoraria, etc.?-Library Journal
?Charles S. Mack has written a new book on Lobbying and Government Relations--a comprehensive insider's view' of the array of techniques that can be used to influence governmntal policies and decisions. The text describes the origins of lobbying and illustrates the resources and tactics that are used by state and federal lobbyists. The reader learns the ins and outs' of coalitions, grassroots strategy and political action committees. Mack concludes with a visionary look at lobbying in the future and presents a very useful summary of Sources and Resources' that are useful in government relations work. "For executives interested in infuencing legislative debate at the federal, state, or local levels, this handbook covers the full range of proven lobbying techniques and technologies." Association Management, Sept. '90?-Corporate Public Issues
?Whether you are charged with part-time or full-time responsibilities for either a business or non-business organization, you can be sure that Lobbying and Government Relations touches all the right bases. . . . An excellent introductory chapter probing the conceptual and historical dimensions of lobbying is followed by what amounts to a blueprint for designing and implementing a full-fledged government relations program. . . . Readers can expect sharply focused, very practical guidance on these (and other) aspects of lobbying: Applying new issues management techniques; Nuts and bolts of establishing an ongoing program; Tools, tactics and strategies for implementing the effort; Coalitions and grassroots--the major innovations of the '70s and '80s; Political action' (the controversial role of contributions and honoraria in business-government relations). We've made it clear that Lobbying and Government Relations wins high marks for substance. The frosting on the cake, however, is that Charley Mack's writing style is lively and interesting. His is a substantive book that reads well. What more need we say??-Impact
"Charles Mack has made a significant contribution to an improved understanding of the keystone of business-government relations, namely lobbying. The book is the product of the author's quarter-century experience in leadership roles in national and state trade associations, major corporations, and the political process. The author writes in an extraordinarily clear and direct manner. Mack has drawn upon his extensive experience to provide the reader with numerous specific examples of the conceptual points which he offers. The book provides an excellent and totally defensible rationale for lobbying including its role in a pluralistic society and the manner in which ethical constraints should be observed. I do not recall a more useful and accurate treatment of lobbying. Indeed, I believe this book will be recognized as the definitive work on that subject."-From the Foreword by Dr. Richard A. Edwards Formerly Senior Vice President, Government and Industry Relations, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Frederick R. Kappel Professor of Business-Government Relations, University of Minnesota