Comparing democracies 4 elections and voting in a changing world - LeDuc, Lawrence; Niemi, Richard G.; Norris, Pippa (Los Angeles, Calif. SAGE, 2014)
1. Introduction: Democracy and Autocracy / Pippa Norris -- 2. Electoral Institutions and Representation / Michael Gallagher -- 3. Parties and Party Systems / Herbert Kitschelt -- 4. Citizenship and Participation / Marc Hooghe -- 5. Election Campaigns / Christopher Wlezien -- 6. The Political Representation of Women and Minorities / Mona Lena Krook -- 7. The Elusive Economic Vote / Mark A. Kayser -- 8. Voting Behavior: Choice and Context / Richard G. Niemi -- 9. Electoral Integrity and Political Legitimacy / Pippa Norris -- 10. Authoritarian Elections and Regime Change / Jennifer Gandhi -- 11. Conclusion: Why Elections Matter / G. Bingham Powell, Jr.
Ms. Mae Claire Jabines (Recommending faculty) : BA Political Science Program
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-235) and indexes.
Keywords: Democracy; Comparative government; Elections; Voting