Political Representation by Marc Bhlmann, Jan Fivaz - 9781138956278

Taylor & Francis

Political RepresentationRoles, representatives and the represented\nAuthor(s): Marc Bhlmann, Jan Fivaz\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138956278, 978-1138956278\nSynopsis\nIn an ideal democracy, representatives would entirely reflect citizens views, preferences and wishes in their legislative work. However, real-life democracies do not meet this ideal and citizens policy preferences and priorities are mirrored only inadequately.\n\nThis book provides new insights on political representation. It is guided by three questions: \n\nwhat roles should representatives play? \n\nWho is actually or should be represented? \n\nHow are the representatives (or how should they be) connected with the represented? \n\nContaining contributions from the perspectives of political theory and philosophy, as well as quantitative empirical studies, the volume demonstrates the need to adapt these established questions to new political .