Buch, Englisch, 666 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 1039 g
Buch, Englisch, 666 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 1039 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-923867-5
Verlag: OUP Oxford
Electoral systems matter. They are a crucial link in the chain connecting the preferences of citizens to the policy choices made by governments. They are chosen by political actors and, once in existence, have political consequences for those actors. They are an important object of study for anyone interested in the political process, and in this book we subject them to systematic analysis.
In addition to some comparative chapters, the book contains full accounts of the operation of electoral systems in 22 countries: France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Israel, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, The Netherlands, Ireland, Hungary, Russia, Australia, Canada, India, the USA, Japan, New Zealand, Chile, and South Africa.
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. Successive sections analyse: the institutional context; how each electoral system was chosen historically; how the current electoral system operates (the rules, mechanics, and ballot structure); and the political consequences of the current system (the impact on the party system, the internal life of parties, and the impact on parliament and government formation). Each country chapter then contains a final section which focuses on the politicization of electoral institutions. In recent years many countries have changed their electoral systems, either entirely or in part so there is a strong focus on the processes of electoral reform, both historically and prospectively. The book concentrates on the real world 'politics', as well as the 'political science' of electoral systems.
The book will be of 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. This will be invaluable for anyone interested in the question: 'What would be the best electoral system for my country?'
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Politische Soziologie und Psychologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Wahlen und Volksabstimmungen
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Parteien
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Führung
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Politische Kommunikation und Partizipation
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Politische Soziologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Politische Propaganda & Kampagnen, Politik & Medien
Weitere Infos & Material
- Foreword
- Part 1: Introduction: Electoral Systems and Electoral Systems Research
- 1: Michael Gallagher and Paul Mitchell: Introduction to Electoral Systems
- 2: Matthew Søberg Shugart: Comparative Electoral Systems Research: The Maturation of a Field and New Challenges Ahead
- 3: Richard S. Katz: Why are There so many (or so few) Electoral Reforms?
- Part 2: Single-Member Constituency Systems
- 4: David M. Farrell and Ian McAllister: Australia: The Alternative vote in a Compliant Political Culture
- 5: Louis Massicotte: Canada: Sticking to First-past-the-Post, for the Time Being
- 6: Robert Elgie: France: Stacking the Deck
- 7: Anthony Heath, Siana Glouharova, and Oliver Heath: India: Two-Party Contests Within a Multi-Party System
- 8: Paul Mitchell: United Kingdom: Plurality Rule Under Siege
- 9: Shaun Bowler, Todd Donovan, and Jennifer Van Heerde: United States of America: Perpetual Campaigning in the Absence of Competition
- Part 3: Mixed Systems
- 10: Thomas Saalfeld: Germany: Stability and Strategy in a Mixed-Member Proportional System
- 11: Kenneth Benoit: Hungary: Holding Back the Tiers
- 12: Roberto D'Alimonte: Italy: A Case of Fragmented Bipolarism
- 13: Steven R. Reed: Japan: Haltingly Toward a Two-Party System
- 14: Jack Vowles: New Zealand: The Consolidation of Reform?
- 15: Stephen White: Russia: The Authoritarian Adaptation of an Electoral System
- Part 4: Closed List Systems
- 16: Gideon Rahat and Reuven Y. Hazan: Israel: The Politics of Extreme Proportionality
- 17: Amanda Gouws and Paul Mitchell: South Africa: One Party Dominance Despite Perfect Proportionality
- 18: Jonathan Hopkin: Spain: Proportional Representation with Majoritarian Outcomes
- Part 5: Preferential List Systems and PR-STV
- 19: Wolfgang C. Müller: Austria: A Complex Electoral System with Subtle Effects
- 20: Lieven De Winter: Belgium: Empowering Voters or Party Elites?
- 21: Peter Siavelis: Chile: The Unexpected (and Expected) Consequences of Electoral Engineering
- 22: Jørgen Elklit: Denmark: Simplicity Embedded in Complexity (or Is it the Other Way Round?)
- 23: Tapio Raunio: Finland: One Hundred Years of Quietude
- 24: Rudy B. Andeweg: The Netherlands: The Sanctity of Proportionality
- 25: Michael Gallagher: Ireland: The Discreet Charm of PR-STV
- Part 6: Conclusion
- 26: Michael Gallagher: Conclusion
- Appendix A - The Mechanics of Electoral Systems
- Appendix B - Indices of Fragmentation and Disproportionality
- Appendix C: Effective Threshold and Effective District Magnitude
- Appendix D: Values of Indices for 22 Countries at Most Recent Election
- Appendix E: Web Sites Related to Elections, Election Results, and Electoral Systems
