Representation is ubiquitous to modern politics. Power is delegated to some to act in the name of others. Yet relationships of representation often go awry and are subject to skepticism, disillusionment, and calls for fundamental reform. For the 2012 meetings, APSA asks political scientists to reconsider the normative ideals we attach to representation, the factors that impede the realization of those ideals in practice, and the potential for representative relationships to translate citizens' collective aspirations into effective public initiatives.
In line with the APSA call, the British Politics Group is looking for panels and papers focusing on representation and the crisis of representative institutions, on issues of electoral reform, trust in elected representatives and whether or not parties once elected are held by the promises made in their manifesto and the responsiveness of governments. However, as usual, proposals on all aspects of UK politics, including analyses of Britain in comparative perspective, are also invited. Individual as well as panel proposals are both welcome. ALL proposals must go through the APSA online process and must be submitted by their deadline. Please note that all presenters must be dues-paying members of the BPG (can join after acceptance).”
Please submit panel and paper proposals online to APSA in the Fall. Deadlines for the APSA 2012 congress will be announced soon after the 2011 session. http://www.apsanet.org/
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