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Mathematics to the Rescue of Democracy - What does Voting Mean and How can it be Improved? (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020) Loot Price: R707
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Mathematics to the Rescue of Democracy - What does Voting Mean and How can it be Improved? (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Paolo...

Mathematics to the Rescue of Democracy - What does Voting Mean and How can it be Improved? (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

Paolo Serafini

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This book explains, in a straightforward way, the foundations upon which electoral techniques are based in order to shed new light on what we actually do when we vote. The intention is to highlight the fact that no matter how an electoral system has been designed, and regardless of the intentions of those who devised the system, there will be goals that are impossible to achieve but also opportunities for improving the situation in an informed way. While detailed descriptions of electoral systems are not provided, many references are made to current or past situations, both as examples and to underline particular problems and shortcomings. In addition, a new voting method that avoids the many paradoxes of voting theory is described in detail. While some knowledge of mathematics is required in order to gain the most from the book, every effort has been made to ensure that the subject matter is easily accessible for non-mathematicians, too. In short, this is a book for anyone who wants to understand the meaning of voting.

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Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Release date: March 2020
First published: 2020
Authors: Paolo Serafini
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 135
Edition: 1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13: 978-3-03-038367-1
Languages: English
Subtitles: Italian
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory
Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy
Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society
Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies
Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Optimization > Game theory
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LSN: 3-03-038367-9
Barcode: 9783030383671

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