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BL
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1046329
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b800699
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Mezey, Michael L.
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| Title & Author
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Representative democracy : : legislators and their constituents /\ Michael L. Mezey.
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| Publication Statement
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Lanham, Md. :: Rowman & Littlefield,, ©2008.
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xiii, 237 pages :: illustrations, maps ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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0742547698
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: 0742547701
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: 9780742547698
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: 9780742547704
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-228) and index.
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| Contents
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Representation and democracy -- Representation : a theoretical discussion -- Constituencies and interests -- Earmarks and errands -- Representation and public policy -- Interest groups and representation -- Representative government and its critics -- Appendix : 30 questions for discussion.
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| Abstract
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"Although we tend to use the terms "representative democracy" and "democracy" as synonyms, they are not. Democracy means that the people govern; representative democracy means that the people elect others to govern for them. This raises the question of the extent to which representative government approximates democracy, a question that turns on the relationship between representatives and those they represent. Rich in thoughtful analysis, Representative Democracy incorporates normative, empirical, and comparative perspectives on representation. It is perfectly suited for use in an upper-level course on the legislative process or Congress."--Jacket.
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Legislative bodies, Case studies.
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Legislators, Case studies.
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Representative government and representation, Case studies.
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Gesetzgebende Gewalt
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Legislative bodies.
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Legislators.
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Repräsentation
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Representative government and representation.
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Wähler
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USA.
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| Dewey Classification
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328.3
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| LC Classification
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JF1051.M38 2008
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3,6ssgn
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89.35bcl
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ME 3700rvk
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