Lobbizm as a structural element of the mechanism of functionation of socio-political systems

In: Moscow State University Bulletin. Series 18. Sociology and Political Science, Band 24, Heft 4, S. 102-116

Abstract

The article reveals the place and role of lobbying in socio-political systems mechanism of functioning in democratic countries. The American version of the group approach to politics and its perception of the European continent are considered in the historical context. The concept of lobbying as a certain activity of pressure groups its mechanism and functions are specified. The concepts of lobbying and corruption correlation is revealed. The features of lobbying in the developing countries are identified. Lobbying is considered as a formal and informal institution of sociopolitical systems mechanism of functioning.