A Case for a Deliberative Link in the Representation Process: From Congruence to Resonance. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Liston, Vanessa
• Is Part Of: Representation. Volume 52:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 325
• Page End: 339
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Elections -- Periodicals; Representative government and representation -- Periodicals; 324
• DOI: 10.1080/00344893.2017.1304009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-4893

Abstract

Abstract : This paper proposes a deliberative link in the representation cycle. The deliberative link supports the articulation of social discourses; preferences transformation and the expression of citizens' judgemental agency. To outline the case, I begin by examining the limitations of congruence theory as a framework for conceptualising the representative system. I then argue for a deliberative link based on the concept of discursive representation put forward by John Dryzek and Simon Niemeyer. Such a link requires advances beyond 'congruence' for measuring responsiveness. I suggest that future research explore 'resonance' in Dryzek's terms.