Constituent perceptions of political representation : how citizens evaluate their representatives

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    • Lauermann, Robin M.

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Constituent perceptions of political representation : how citizens evaluate their representatives

Robin M. Lauermann

(Palgrave pivot)

Palgrave Macmillan, 2014

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-141) and index

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Description

This book examines the nature of representation in democracy, focusing specifically on the factors shaping constituent evaluations of the US House Representatives and the resulting implications for government.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why a Constituent Perspective? 1. The Nature of Representation 2. The Constituent Perspective: Foundations and Formation 3. Muddy Waters and Perception of Representative Issue Positions: Constituent Ignorance, Delusion, or Rationality 4. The Appropriate Response? Components of Constituent Evaluations 5. Who Prefers What: The Impact of Identity on Evaluations 6. Conclusion: Constituent Evaluations: Linking Member Behavior and Electoral Accountability

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