Representation: Theory and Practice in Britain

by David Judge

Overview

This book provides an excellent insight into the theory and practice of political representation, a concept that is central to the understanding of modern British politics. The book explores the key elements of representation and the inextricable connections between theory and the unique British representative tradition. Using extensive contemporary examples and key theorists, this book will be essential reading for students of British politics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415081979
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/05/1998
Series:	Theory and Practice in British Politics
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Judge is Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde.

Table of Contents

1 Representation, representative democracy and representative Government 2 Microcosmic representation 3 Trustee theory and practice 4 Party representation 5 Representation of interests in Westminster 6 Representation and ‘post-parliamentary’ governance 7 Territory and levels of representation 8 Representation in the twenty-first century