Comparing Democracies: Elections and Voting in a Changing WorldThis 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:
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Contents
The Political Representation of Women and Minorities | |
Choice and Context | |
Electoral Integrity and Political Legitimacy | |
Authoritarian Elections and Regime Change | |
Why Elections Matter | |
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Comparing Democracies: Elections and Voting in a Changing World Lawrence LeDuc,Richard G Niemi,Pippa Norris No preview available - 2014 |
Comparing Democracies: Elections and Voting in a Changing World Lawrence LeDuc,Richard G Niemi,Pippa Norris No preview available - 2014 |
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