1969•Political Science QuarterlyRequires access

The Concept of Representation, by Hanna F. Pitkin

Harvey C. Mansfield

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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

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Key concepts: Representation (politics), Mandate, Politics, Independence (probability theory), Index (typography), Sociology, Epistemology, Political science