Representation and Democratic Theory
Format:Hardback
Publisher:University of British Columbia Press
Published:10th May '04
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A thought-provoking collection of essays by leading political theoriststhat illuminates the complexity of political representation incontemporary democratic politics.
This volume investigates theoretical and practical aspects of innovative political representation in the early 21st century.
With public confidence in representative institutions dropping todistressing levels, it is time for political theorists to reconnectissues of representation to considerations of justice, rights,citizenship, pluralism, and community. Representation andDemocratic Theory investigates theoretical and practical aspectsof innovative political representation in the early twenty-firstcentury. It reveals the complexity of contemporary politicalrepresentation and the importance of re-invigorating public lifeoutside legislatures, political parties, and competitive elections.
A crucial supplement to empirical studies of conventional politicalrepresentation this book offers a timely and thought-provokingcontribution to contemporary democratic theory. It will be a necessaryand welcome addition to the libraries of many political and socialscientists.
Scholars of many different areas of political science will probaly find something here that addresses their own concerns, while scholars of either Canadian politics or democratic theory are likely to find much of interest in this collection. -- Alexandra Kelso, University of Strathclyde * Political Studies Review, Vol 3, No 3, September 2005 *
ISBN: 9780774810784
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 520g
304 pages