Electoral Systems A Comparative Introduction
by Farrell, David M.Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2011-02-15
Publisher(s): Red Globe Pr
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Summary
Electoral Systemsexamines the six principle types of electoral system currently in use in more than seventy of the world's democracies. A common format is adopted throughout, dealing with explanations of how the system operates and its effects on the political system.
Author Biography
DAVID FARRELL is Jean Monnet Professor of Politics at University College Dublin, Ireland. He is the author of numerous articles and chapters on elections, electoral systems and parties.
Table of Contents
The Study of Electoral Systems
The Single Member Plurality System and its Cousins
Majority Electoral Systems: Two-Round Systems and the Alternative Vote
The List Systems of Proportional Representation
Mixed-Member Systems
The Single Transferable Vote System of Proportional Representation
The Consequences of Electoral Systems
The Politics of Electoral System Design
Electoral Systems and Electoral Institutions
Electoral Systems and Stability
The Single Member Plurality System and its Cousins
Majority Electoral Systems: Two-Round Systems and the Alternative Vote
The List Systems of Proportional Representation
Mixed-Member Systems
The Single Transferable Vote System of Proportional Representation
The Consequences of Electoral Systems
The Politics of Electoral System Design
Electoral Systems and Electoral Institutions
Electoral Systems and Stability
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