Draws from political science, history, political theory, economics, and anthropology to answer the most important questions about political representation.

Contemporary political philosophy disregards history as irrelevant to the nature of politics and to what constitutes a political problem. The author argues that

For at least two centuries, democratic representation has been at the center of debate. Should elected representatives express the views of the majority, or do

Being concerned with representation, this book is about an idea, a concept, a word. It is primarily a conceptual analysis, not a historical study of the way in

Delving into the pressing topic of gender and politics, this volume provides fresh comparative perspectives on "what works" to promote women in politics today.