The Public Side of Representation
A Study of Citizens' Views about Representatives and the Representative Process
By Christopher J. Grill | Publisher: State University of New York Press
About the book
Representation lies at the very heart of our political system, yet few attempts have been made to examine citizens' views about the representative process. The Public Side of Representation fills that void. Through a series of in-depth interviews, Christopher J. Grill explores people's abstract beliefs about representation, expectations for members of Congress, views on the representative-constituent relationship, and conceptions of Congress as an institution. The resulting analysis describes what the participants view as the essential building blocks of the representative process, depicts how they think representatives should make voting decisions, explains what they believe are the most important roles for members of Congress, and appraises their understanding of the actual representative process. Highly readable and accessible, The Public Side of Representation provides greater insight into American politics, citizens' expectations about government, and the roots of public discontent with the contemporary political process.
Editions of The Public Side of Representation
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791471692
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791471708
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791479735
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Representation lies at the very heart of our political system, yet few attempts have been made to examine citizens' views about the representative process. The Public Side of Representation fills that void. Through a series of in-depth interviews, Christopher J. Grill explores people's abstract beliefs about representation, expectations for members of Congress, views on the representative-constituent relationship, and conceptions of Congress as an institution. The resulting analysis describes what the participants view as the essential building blocks of the representative process, depicts how they think representatives should make voting decisions, explains what they believe are the most important roles for members of Congress, and appraises their understanding of the actual representative process. Highly readable and accessible, The Public Side of Representation provides greater insight into American politics, citizens' expectations about government, and the roots of public discontent with the contemporary political process.
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What is The Public Side of Representation about?
Representation lies at the very heart of our political system, yet few attempts have been made to examine citizens' views about the representative process. The Public Side of Representation fills that void. Through a series of in-depth interviews, Christopher J. Grill explores people's abstract beliefs about representation, expectations for members of Congress, views on the representative-constituent relationship, and conceptions of Congress as an institution. The resulting analysis describes what the participants view as the essential building blocks of the representative process, depicts how they think representatives should make voting decisions, explains what they believe are the most important roles for members of Congress, and appraises their understanding of the actual representative process. Highly readable and accessible, The Public Side of Representation provides greater insight into American politics, citizens' expectations about government, and the roots of public discontent with the contemporary political process.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Public Side of Representation?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political structure and processes > Political structures / systems: democracy
Where can I read a sample of The Public Side of Representation?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791471692
How long is The Public Side of Representation and how many pages does it have?
The Public Side of Representation has 220 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Public Side of Representation?
Christopher J. Grill
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Public Side of Representation is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791471692) and paperback(ISBN 9780791471708) and pdf(ISBN 9780791479735)
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