Electoral Systems : A Comparative Introduction
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Book Description
Electoral Systems examines the six principal types of electoral systems currently in use in more than 50 of the world's democracies: single member plurality, alternative vote, two-round systems, list, single transferable vote, and the currently fashionable "mixed" systems. A common format is adopted throughout, dealing with explanations of how the system operates and its effects on the political system. The book concludes with three chapters assessing the (systemic and strategic) consequences of electoral systems, the factors behind selecting certain electoral systems over others, and the question of whether there is a "trade-off" between the proportionality and stability.
About the Author
David M. Farrell holds a Jean Monnet Chair in European Politics at the University of Manchester.
Electoral Systems: A Comparative Introduction,David M. Farrell,Palgrave Macmillan,0333801628,Elections,International Relations - General,Political Ideologies - Democracy,Political Process - Elections,Political Science,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,Representative government and,Representative government and representation,Elections & referenda,Political Science / International Relations,Political structures: democracy
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