The myth of functional representation :

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" The myth of functional representation : "
Knight, Kelvin James Nicholas.

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Record Number	:	1095345
Doc. No	:	TLets392616
Main Entry	:	Knight, Kelvin James Nicholas.
Title & Author	:	The myth of functional representation :\ Knight, Kelvin James Nicholas.
College	:	London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London)
Date	:	1990
student score	:	1990
Degree	:	Ph.D.
Abstract	:	This dissertation is concerned with criticizing the conventionalconcept of functional representation, and with outlining analternative concept. The conventional concept of functionalrepresentation is criticized for the theoretical inadequacy ofits constituent concept of social function, which -derivesfromapolitical and holistic assumptions. The alternative concept offunctional representation is constituted in terms of purposefulassociational action within plural societies.Part I includes a critique of neo-corporatist uses of the conceptof functional representation, exploring works by Samuel Beer,Alan Cawson, and Charles Anderson. Part II includes a critique ofvarious guild socialist uses of the concept of functionelaborated by S. G. Hobson, G. D. H. Cole, R. H. Tawney, and, inparticular, Ramiro de Maeztu. Part III outlines a model offunctional membership of a purposeful association, usingcitizenship and the state as its subjects, in the process ofwhich works by Lawrence Mead and certain English philosophicalidealists are criticized. An Appendix summarizes some uses of theconcept of function in international relations theory.
Added Entry	:	London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London)