Description
Book SynopsisDrawing on intensive observation of Canadian Members of Parliament in their constituencies, Representation in Action compellingly describes and accounts for the different ways MPs act as representatives of their constituents.
Trade ReviewThis is a highly readable book that provides ample evidence and argumentation that MPs are self-consciously engaged in representational styles and strategies that are coherent and responsive to the demands and expectations of their diverse constituencies. This is a good news story and I highly recommend it.
-- Munroe Eagles, University of Buffalo-SUNY * Canadian Journal of Political Science *
[A] fascinating new book ... Representation in Action is destined to become a field guide for a generation of students and researchers who want to collect real-world data about parliamentarians.
-- Alex Marland * The Hill Times *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1 Observing Politicians
2 Leon Benoit
3 Tony Clement
4 Megan Leslie
5 Influences on Representational Styles
6 Five MPs in their Constituencies
Conclusion
Notes; Works Cited; Index
