MPs' Roles and Representation: Orientations, Incentives and Behaviours in Italy

This book examines the content of MPs activities to generate representative claims, challenging the idea that studying individual representation is futile. It focuses on the role played by Italian members of the Chamber of Deputies over 20 years and applies role analysis to connect normative debates to empirical studies. It will be of interest to scholars and students of legislative studies, European politics, Italian studies/politics, and comparative politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of Member of Parliament (MP) activities, offering a fresh perspective on how parliamentarians establish their representative claims. By challenging the notion that studying individual representation is a futile endeavor, the book demonstrates the valuable insights that can be gained by examining the opinions and behavioral patterns of parliamentarians. It sheds light on crucial questions such as the interests represented in parliament, the significance of electoral incentives in shaping the role of representatives, and the impact of parliamentarians' personal characteristics.

The study, conducted over a span of more than 20 years, focuses specifically on Italian members of the Chamber of Deputies. By employing role analysis, the book seamlessly connects the normative debates on political representation to empirical studies, supported by a robust data set encompassing parliamentary activities and surveys on parliamentarians' attitudes and opinions.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and students engaged in the study of legislative studies, European politics, Italian studies/politics, and comparative politics, in general. Its comprehensive approach and rich data set provide valuable insights into the dynamics of parliamentary representation and offer a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between political actors, institutions, and public opinion.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032158754