Tyranny of the minority [ the subconstituency politics theory of representation

Explains how the desires of small groups, which the author calls 'subconstituencies', often trump the preferences of much larger groups. This book provides a 'unified theory of representation' that explains how citizens' knowledge and participation affects candidates' b...

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Main Author: Bishin, Benjamin G. , 1967- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, PA : Temple Univ Press , c2009
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Online Access:NetLibrary
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Summary:Explains how the desires of small groups, which the author calls 'subconstituencies', often trump the preferences of much larger groups. This book provides a 'unified theory of representation' that explains how citizens' knowledge and participation affects candidates' behaviour in campaigns and legislators' behaviour in Congress
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 204 p.) : ill
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p [183]-195) and index
ISBN:1592136605 (electronic bk.)
9781592136599
9781592136605 (electronic bk.)