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

Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science, Skytte Foundation at Uppsala University