The Concept of Representation in the Age of the American Revolution

Introduction
1. The Concept of Consent
Roots of Consent
Meaning of Consent
Constitutionalism of Consent
2. Mechanics of Consent
Implied Consent
Consent by Representation
Purpose of Representation
3. Concept of Representation
Representation of Property
Property of Representation
The Property of Election
4. Theories of Representation
Doctrine of Shared Interests
Doctrine of Shared Burdens
Virtual Representation
Interest and Virtual Representation
5. Responsibility of Representation
Expectations of Representation
Autonomy of Representation
Independence of Representation
6. Accountables of Representation
Universal Representation
Local Representation
7. Authority of Consultation
Mechanics of Consultation
8. Practice of Instructions
Theory of Instructions
Force of Instructions
Two Cases
9. Corruption of Representation
Corruption
Imbalance of Corruption
Constitutional Reaction
10. Reformation of Consent
Equal Representation
Constitutionalism and Reform
11. American Representation
Burdens and Interests
Local Knowledge
12. Dilemmas of Consent
Acknowledgments
Notes
Short Titles
Index