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Farrell, David M., 1960-

Electoral systems : a comparative introduction / David M. Farrell. - xiii, 241 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Originally published: Basingstoke, Hampshire [England] : Macmillan Press ; New York, N.Y. : St. Martin's Press, 2001.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-233) and index.

List of Tables and Figures -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- The Study of Electoral Systems -- The Single Member Plurality System and its Cousins -- Majoritarian Electoral Systems: Two-Round Systems and the Alternative Vote -- The List Systems of Proportional Representation -- Mixed Electoral Systems -- The Single Transferable Vote System of Proportional Representation -- The Consequences of Electoral Systems -- Electoral Reform and the Choice of an Electoral System -- Electoral Systems and Stability -- Glossary -- Notes and References -- Bibliography -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

ISBN: 0333801628 9780333801628 033380161X 9780333801611

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Elections
Representative government and representation
Proportional representation
Voting
Comparative government
Politics, Practical

LC Class. No.: JF1001

Dewey Class. No.: 324.63