Mass-Elite Representation Gap in Old and New Democracies: Critical Junctures and Elite Agency by Shim, Jaemin

Mass-Elite Representation Gap in Old and New Democracies: Critical Junctures and Elite Agency

The alignment of voter preferences and the preferences of their parliamentary representatives has long been understood as...
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Author: Jaemin Shim
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Mass-Elite Representation Gap in Old and New Democracies: Critical Junctures and Elite Agency by Shim, Jaemin

Mass-Elite Representation Gap in Old and New Democracies: Critical Junctures and Elite Agency

$118.28

Mass-Elite Representation Gap in Old and New Democracies: Critical Junctures and Elite Agency

$118.28
Author: Jaemin Shim
Format: Paperback
Language: English
The alignment of voter preferences and the preferences of their parliamentary representatives has long been understood as a vital part of representative democracy. However, recent decades have seen a considerable increase in such gaps between mass (the public) and elite (the representatives) policy preferences, appearing not just as isolated or single-topic issues, but rather across the spectrum of political dimensions. The negative effects can include decreased trust and voter engagement, dissatisfaction with democratic ideals and process, and even democratic backsliding.

Mass-Elite Representation Gap in Old and New Democracies brings together a global array of scholars to examine the issue from new angles, drawing on evidence from North Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, and Europe. This global-level analysis of different representation gaps demonstrates that these gaps vary in content, structure, and the timing of formation. Moreover, recognizing the socially, culturally, and internationally embedded nature of party politics, the contributors in the volume trace the historical origin of gaps observed in different world regions. The findings show that earlier choices made by political elites during historical-critical junctures lead to preference mismatch, undermining the quality of democratic representation.

Author: Jaemin Shim
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Published: 08/06/2024
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780472056941

About the Author
Jaemin Shim is Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University and Associate Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies.

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