Tyranny of the Minority: The Subconstituency Politics Theory of Representation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781592136582)

Why do politicians frequently heed the preferences of small groups of citizens over those of the majority? Breaking new theoretical ground, Benjamin Bishin explains how the desires of small groups, which he calls OC subconstituencies, OCO often trump the preferences of much larger groups.

Demonstrating the wide applicability of his OC unified theory of representation, OCO Bishin traces politicians' behavior in connection with a wide range of issues, including the Cuban trade embargo, the extension of hate-crimes legislation to protect gay men and lesbians, the renewal of the assault-weapons ban, and abortion politics. In the process, he offers a unique explanation of when, why, and how special interests dominate American national politics.

Author: Benjamin Bishin
ISBN-10: 1592136583
ISBN-13: 9781592136582
Publisher: Temple University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/27/2009
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 05/15/2009 pg. 22