Download or read book Research Handbook on Political Representation written by Maurizio Cotta and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when political representation can be said to be facing its ultimate crisis, this crucial work clarifies the terms of the debate, providing an up-to date analysis of the main conceptual and institutional controversies that have arisen surrounding this topic. Written by leading scholars in the field, contributions focus on how representation is conceptualised and its relation to democracy.