The Puzzle of Representation
Specifying Components of Responsiveness
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6300549 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Heinz Eulau, Paul D Karps |
| Year | 1977 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 233 |
| Publication date | 1977-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Legislative Studies Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0362-9805 • E-ISSN: 1939-9162 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/439340 |
| OpenAlex | W2314261489 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 301 |
| References cited | 19 |
This study examines the conceptualization of representation, particularly the problems resulting from conceiving of it simply in terms of congruence between the attitudes of constituents and of representatives on policy questions. It examines critically some of the work that followed the innovative study of Miller and Stokes. Regarding representation as responsiveness, it identifies four components of this concept: policy, service, allocation, and symbolic responsiveness
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| Unique citing works | 301 |
|---|---|
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