Bookshelf
| can't find it |

| browse books |
books
 

| book details |

Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Representation

Edited by André Freire, Edited by Eva H. Önnudóttir, Edited by Andrea Pedrazzani, Edited by Hermann Schmitt





This book is currently unavailable. Enquire to check if we can source a used copy


| book description |

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of political representation, with a particular emphasis on contemporary liberal democratic regimes. Presenting concise entries authored by leading scholars, this Encyclopedia traces the historical origins of political representation, exploring key thinkers, pivotal studies, and significant theoretical developments that have shaped modern understanding of this topic. The Encyclopedia examines the institutional mechanisms that influence political representation, covering electoral systems, party structures, and party systems. It also addresses pressing contemporary challenges such as increasing inequalities, the spread of fake news, the rise of right-wing populism, and the double exit of both citizens and parties from the electoral arena. The Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Representation is a vital resource for scholars and students of politics and public policy, particularly those studying international politics, constitutions studies, leadership studies, public administration and management, and political theory. Key Features: Analyses the findings of a number of landmark studies in the field Examines political representation at a national and international level Includes over 150 entries by expert contributors from Europe and the USA Features descriptive and technical entries, as well as analytical and reflective insights

| product details |



Normally shipped | Enquiries only
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Published date | 28 Feb 2026
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 976
Dimensions | 244 x 169 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-0353-2481-1
Readership Age |
BISAC | political science / political ideologies / democracy


| other options |


| your trolley |

To view the items in your trolley please sign in.

| sign in |

| specials |

The Order of Time

Carlo Rovelli
Paperback / softback
224 pages
was: R 295.95
now: R 265.95
Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 3 to 6 weeks

Originally published in Italian: L'ordine del tempo (Milan: Adelphi Edizioni, 2017).

The Coming Wave: AI, Power and Our Future

Mustafa Suleyman
Paperback / softback
352 pages
was: R 295.95
now: R 265.95
Stock is usually dispatched in 6-12 days from date of order


Helgoland: The Strange and Beautiful Story of Quantum Physics

Carlo Rovelli
Paperback / softback
208 pages
was: R 295.95
now: R 265.95
Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 3 to 6 weeks