The Concept of Representation, <i>by Hanna F. Pitkin</i>

Harvey C. Mansfield

Political Science Quarterly · 1969 · 3.1K citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Introduction The Problem of Thomas Hobbes Formalistic Views of Representation Standing For: Descriptive Representation Standing For: Symbolic Representation Representing as Acting For: The Analogies The Mandate-Independence Controversy Representing Unattached Interests: Burke Representing People Who Have Interests: Liberalism Political Representation Appendix on Etymology Notes Bibliography Index