| Description |
xxvi, 662 pages ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"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." "The book will be 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."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Elections -- Cross-cultural studies.
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Representative government and representation -- Cross-cultural studies.
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Comparative government.
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Political parties.
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| Author |
Gallagher, Michael, 1951-
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Mitchell, Paul, 1964-
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| LC no. |
2005296344 |
| ISBN |
0199257566 |
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