Electoral Systems

A Global Perspective

David M Farrell author Gemma Loomes author Elisabeth Carter author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Publishing:28th Nov '24

£32.99

This title is due to be published on 28th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Examines the six principal electoral systems currently in use in more than fifty of the world's democracies.

How do different electoral systems work to translate votes into seats? What effects do they have on the political system, on political actors, and on voters? Does the choice of electoral system always involve a trade-off between strong and stable government and representation? And do electoral systems matter as much as we might think?
This fully revised and expanded third edition examines the principal types of electoral systems used in over 75 of the world’s democracies. It explores why countries choose the electoral systems they do and explains how the different systems function; it investigates the consequences of electoral systems, including on the party system and on government formation and stability, on representation and the quality of democracy, and on parties, politicians, and voters.
Clearly structured, wide-ranging in focus, and incorporating an array of visual material – including authentic ballot papers, tables and figures – this in-depth study remains the go-to text for students and researchers seeking to understand electoral systems around the world.

This textbook will undoubtedly be of use for anyone seeking to understand the complex world of electoral systems. It deals clearly and knowledgeably with the most important topics in the field of electoral rules. * Ignacio Lago, Professor of Political Science, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain *
Making a complex topic highly accessible, Electoral Systems is simply the best and clearest introduction into the world of how electoral systems work and the effects they have on political life. This new edition remains a ‘go to’ text, for students and academics alike * Alistair Clark, Professor of Political Science, Newcastle University, UK *
This is a highly readable introduction to the world of electoral systems and the incentives they pose for voters, candidates, parties, and elected representatives. * Brian F. Crisp, Professor, Department of Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis, USA *
This is a very welcome new edition of a textbook on electoral systems that I have consistently recommended to students for over a dozen years! It covers the main types of electoral systems in excellent detail and complements this with a discussion of the effects of electoral systems and electoral reform. It is written in an accessible style and provides many interesting examples which, commendably, are not confined to Western European democracies * Allan Sikk, Associate Professor, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, UK *
Electoral Systems: A Global Perspective is an outstanding introductory electoral systems textbook. The authors expertly craft direct explanations of complex topics and weave in details about the history of elections that provide new insights to experts in the field. * Erik S. Herron, Eberly Family Distinguished Professor of Political Science, West Virginia University, USA *

ISBN: 9781350348967

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328 pages

3rd edition