The phrase "and a perception" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's viewpoint or understanding of a situation, often in contexts related to opinions or interpretations.
Example: "The study revealed not only the facts but also a perception that differed among the participants."
Alternatives: "and an understanding" or "and a viewpoint".
Domestically his reputation was sullied by corruption scandals and a perception of drift.
It suggests a mourning for the painting itself, and a perception of the painting as dead, lost.
She said she believed one problem was a lack of confidence and a perception that Welsh was not for everyone.
Support for the outgoing Congress government was undermined by a series of corruption scandals, rising food prices and a perception of political paralysis.
The election of Mohammad Khatami as president three years ago and a perception that he was a moderating force prompted the Washington to pursue a dialogue with Iran.
"There is a particular attention on presenters because of their profile, and a perception held by our audience that deploying presenters does not add to our journalism".
Failed states, weak or tyrannical governments, social deprivation, arbitrary use of power and a perception of injustice -- all help generate recruits.
Those include a shortage of qualified translators, a potential understaffing of intelligence analysis units and a perception among some analysts that they receive second-class treatment.
But the prevailing attitude of politicians and a perception by some that "boys will be boys" mean changes have little effect, especially at the grassroots level.
But in the last decade, the sanctions on Iraq and a perception of United States bias in favor of Israel, have hardened opinions against America, residents here said.
If foreign investors are put off by problems with visas and a perception that some of them are not welcome, our economy will suffer.
