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The Politics of Electoral Systems (Paperback)
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The Politics of Electoral Systems (Paperback)
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Electoral systems matter. They are a crucial link in the chain
connecting the preferences of citizens to the policy choices made
by governments. They are chosen by political actors and, once in
existence, have political consequences for those actors. They are
an important object of study for anyone interested in the political
process, and in this book we subject them to systematic analysis.
In addition to some comparative chapters, the book contains full
accounts of the operation of electoral systems in 22 countries:
France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Israel, Spain, Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, The Netherlands, Ireland, Hungary, Russia,
Australia, Canada, India, the USA, Japan, New Zealand, Chile, and
South Africa. The book provides detailed analyses of the operation
of a diverse set of electoral systems in their national context.
Each chapter explains how the electoral system really works in the
given country, examining the strategic incentives the system
provides to voters, candidates, and parties. All country chapters
have a common format and structure. Successive sections analyse:
the institutional context; how each electoral system was chosen
historically; how the current electoral system operates (the rules,
mechanics, and ballot structure); and the political consequences of
the current system (the impact on the party system, the internal
life of parties, and the impact on parliament and government
formation). Each country chapter then contains a final section
which focuses on the politicization of electoral institutions. In
recent years many countries have changed their electoral systems,
either entirely or in part so there is a strong focus on the
processes of electoral reform, both historically and prospectively.
The book concentrates on the real world 'politics', as well as the
'political science' of electoral systems. The book will be of
interest to those concerned with the practical political business
of electoral reform. The book contains a wealth of evidence about
the performance of various kinds of proportional representation and
of non-PR systems. This will be invaluable for anyone interested in
the question: 'What would be the best electoral system for my
country?'
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