ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 2|25 pages

Microcosmic representation

chapter 3|23 pages

Trustee theory and practice

chapter 4|26 pages

Party representation

chapter 5|23 pages

Representation of interests in Westminster

chapter 7|28 pages

Territory and levels of representation

chapter 8|24 pages

Representation in the twenty-first century