Comparing democracies 4 : elections and voting in a changing world

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Title:

Author:

LeDuc, Lawrence, editor.

ISBN:

9781446281970

9781446281987

Physical Description:

viii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Contents:

1. Introduction: Democracy and Autocracy / Pippa Norris -- 2. Electoral Institutions and Representation / Michael Gallagher -- 3. Parties and Party Systems / Herbert Kitschelt -- 4. Citizenship and Participation / Marc Hooghe -- 5. Election Campaigns / Christopher Wlezien -- 6. The Political Representation of Women and Minorities / Mona Lena Krook -- 7. The Elusive Economic Vote / Mark A. Kayser -- 8. Voting Behavior: Choice and Context / Richard G. Niemi -- 9. Electoral Integrity and Political Legitimacy / Pippa Norris -- 10. Authoritarian Elections and Regime Change / Jennifer Gandhi -- 11. Conclusion: Why Elections Matter / G. Bingham Powell, Jr.

Subject Term:

Democracy.

Comparative government.

Added Author:

LeDuc, Lawrence,

Niemi, Richard G.,

Norris, Pippa,

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This book provides you with a theoretical and comparative understanding of the major topics related to elections and voting behaviour. It explores important work taking place on new areas, whilst at the same time covering the key themes that you'll encounter throughout your studies. Edited by three leading figures in the field, the new edition brings together an impressive range of contributors and draws on a range of cases and examples from across the world. It now includes: New chapters on authoritarian elections and regime change, and electoral integrity A chapter dedicated to voting behaviour Increased emphasis on issues relating to the economy. Comparing Democracies, Fourth Edition will remain a must-read for students and lecturers of elections and voting behaviour, comparative politics, parties, and democracy.