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Voting in Old and New Democracies

Author : Richard Gunther
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317430468
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Voting in Old and New Democracies written by Richard Gunther and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voting in Old and New Democracies examines voting behavior and its determinants based on 26 surveys from 18 countries on five continents between 1992 and 2008. It systematically analyzes the impact on voting choice of factors rooted in the currently dominant approaches to the study of electoral behavior, but adds to this analysis factors introduced or reintroduced into this field by the Comparative National Elections Project (CNEP)—socio-political values, and political communication through media, personal discussion, and organizational intermediaries. It demonstrates empirically that these long-neglected factors have significant political impact in many countries that previous studies have overlooked, while "economic voting" is insignificant in most elections once long-term partisan attitudes are taken into consideration. Its examination of electoral turnout finds that the strongest predictor is participation by other family members, demonstrating the importance of intermediation. Another chapter surveys cross-national variations in patterns of intermediation, and examines the impact of general social processes (such as socioeconomic and technological modernization), country-specific factors, and individual-level attitudinal factors as determinants of those patterns. Complementing its cross-national comparative analysis is a detailed longitudinal case study of one country over 25 years. Finally, it examines the extent of support for democracy as well as significant cross-national differences in how democracy is understood by citizens. Written in a clear and accessible style, Voting in Old and New Democracies significantly advances our understanding of citizen attitudes and behavior in election settings.

Campaigns and Voters in Developing Democracies

Author : Noam Lupu
Publisher : Weiser Center for Emerging Dem
ISBN 13 : 0472131281
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book Campaigns and Voters in Developing Democracies written by Noam Lupu and published by Weiser Center for Emerging Dem. This book was released on 2019 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2015 Argentine election shows how voting decisions vary across developing democracies

Securing the Vote

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030947647X
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Securing the Vote written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2018-09-30 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 2016 presidential election, America's election infrastructure was targeted by actors sponsored by the Russian government. Securing the Vote: Protecting American Democracy examines the challenges arising out of the 2016 federal election, assesses current technology and standards for voting, and recommends steps that the federal government, state and local governments, election administrators, and vendors of voting technology should take to improve the security of election infrastructure. In doing so, the report provides a vision of voting that is more secure, accessible, reliable, and verifiable.

Comparing Democracies

Author : Lawrence LeDuc
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Comparing Democracies written by Lawrence LeDuc and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1996-08-29 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 11. Leaders - Ian McAllister

Electronic Voting and Democracy

Author : N. Kersting
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230523536
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Electronic Voting and Democracy written by N. Kersting and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-08-18 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electronic and internet voting has become increasingly widespread in recent years, but which countries are the leaders of the movement and who lags behind? Is the digital divide likely to present a permanent challenge to electronic democracy? What are the experiences with regard to online voting, and what are the arguments for and against? Electronic Voting and Democracy examines these issues and the contexts in which they are played out, such as problems of legitimacy and the practical considerations that have driven some countries toward electronic voting faster than others.

Voting in Old and New Democracies

Author : Richard Gunther
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317430476
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Voting in Old and New Democracies written by Richard Gunther and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voting in Old and New Democracies examines voting behavior and its determinants based on 26 surveys from 18 countries on five continents between 1992 and 2008. It systematically analyzes the impact on voting choice of factors rooted in the currently dominant approaches to the study of electoral behavior, but adds to this analysis factors introduced or reintroduced into this field by the Comparative National Elections Project (CNEP)—socio-political values, and political communication through media, personal discussion, and organizational intermediaries. It demonstrates empirically that these long-neglected factors have significant political impact in many countries that previous studies have overlooked, while "economic voting" is insignificant in most elections once long-term partisan attitudes are taken into consideration. Its examination of electoral turnout finds that the strongest predictor is participation by other family members, demonstrating the importance of intermediation. Another chapter surveys cross-national variations in patterns of intermediation, and examines the impact of general social processes (such as socioeconomic and technological modernization), country-specific factors, and individual-level attitudinal factors as determinants of those patterns. Complementing its cross-national comparative analysis is a detailed longitudinal case study of one country over 25 years. Finally, it examines the extent of support for democracy as well as significant cross-national differences in how democracy is understood by citizens. Written in a clear and accessible style, Voting in Old and New Democracies significantly advances our understanding of citizen attitudes and behavior in election settings.

Against Elections

Author : David Van Reybrouck
Publisher : Seven Stories Press
ISBN 13 : 1609808118
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Against Elections written by David Van Reybrouck and published by Seven Stories Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A small book with great weight and urgency to it, this is both a history of democracy and a clarion call for change. "Without drastic adjustment, this system cannot last much longer," writes Van Reybrouck, regarded today as one of Europe's most astute thinkers. "If you look at the decline in voter turnout and party membership, and at the way politicians are held in contempt, if you look at how difficult it is to form governments, how little they can do and how harshly they are punished for it, if you look at how quickly populism, technocracy and anti-parliamentarianism are rising, if you look at how more and more citizens are longing for participation and how quickly that desire can tip over into frustration, then you realize we are up to our necks." Not so very long ago, the great battles of democracy were fought for the right to vote. Now, Van Reybrouck writes, "it's all about the right to speak, but in essence it's the same battle, the battle for political emancipation and for democratic participation. We must decolonize democracy. We must democratize democracy." As history, Van Reybrouck makes the compelling argument that modern democracy was designed as much to preserve the rights of the powerful and keep the masses in line, as to give the populace a voice. As change-agent, Against Elections makes the argument that there are forms of government, what he terms sortitive or deliberative democracy, that are beginning to be practiced around the world, and can be the remedy we seek. In Iceland, for example, deliberative democracy was used to write the new constitution. A group of people were chosen by lot, educated in the subject at hand, and then were able to decide what was best, arguably, far better than politicians would have. A fascinating, and workable idea has led to a timely book to remind us that our system of government is a flexible instrument, one that the people have the power to change.

Democracy for Realists

Author : Christopher H. Achen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400888743
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Democracy for Realists written by Christopher H. Achen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why our belief in government by the people is unrealistic—and what we can do about it Democracy for Realists assails the romantic folk-theory at the heart of contemporary thinking about democratic politics and government, and offers a provocative alternative view grounded in the actual human nature of democratic citizens. Christopher Achen and Larry Bartels deploy a wealth of social-scientific evidence, including ingenious original analyses of topics ranging from abortion politics and budget deficits to the Great Depression and shark attacks, to show that the familiar ideal of thoughtful citizens steering the ship of state from the voting booth is fundamentally misguided. They demonstrate that voters—even those who are well informed and politically engaged—mostly choose parties and candidates on the basis of social identities and partisan loyalties, not political issues. They also show that voters adjust their policy views and even their perceptions of basic matters of fact to match those loyalties. When parties are roughly evenly matched, elections often turn on irrelevant or misleading considerations such as economic spurts or downturns beyond the incumbents' control; the outcomes are essentially random. Thus, voters do not control the course of public policy, even indirectly. Achen and Bartels argue that democratic theory needs to be founded on identity groups and political parties, not on the preferences of individual voters. Now with new analysis of the 2016 elections, Democracy for Realists provides a powerful challenge to conventional thinking, pointing the way toward a fundamentally different understanding of the realities and potential of democratic government.

Ballot Boxing

Author : Lucy Santora
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781637307137
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Ballot Boxing written by Lucy Santora and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean to participate in democracy? Is merely existing as a registered voter enough, or do you have to participate in every election, every political discussion? In Ballot Boxing, author Lucy Santora takes a look at post-2016 America and the electoral process within. Democracy dictates that voting is the sole avenue to exact change, but figuring out who to vote for-and even how to vote-can be an arduous process. Santora shares stories about 2020's darling politicians to show how the political landscape has radically changed from the previous epoch. Redefining the idea of a political handbook, Ballot Boxing recognizes that the sphere of American politics is constantly in flux, and teaches its readers how to: Navigate a democratic landscape in a mire of disinformation Grasp how rising political stars use personality to bolster their policies Guide others on how to utilize their voting power Use their vote to create a robust, engaging democratic system And more... Lucy Santora's gathered perspectives, collected in Ballot Boxing to represent every facet of the American political mind, provide keen insight into how the individual American can leverage their vote to mean more in a tumultuous era.

Economics and Elections

Author : Michael S. Lewis-Beck
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472081332
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (813 download)

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Download or read book Economics and Elections written by Michael S. Lewis-Beck and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cross-national study of the effect of economic conditions on voting behavior in the United States and the Western democracies

Design for Democracy

Author : Marcia Lausen
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226470636
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Design for Democracy written by Marcia Lausen and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In November 2000, when the now-infamous "butterfly ballot" confused crucial Florida voters during a hotly contested presidential race, the importance of well-designed ballots to a functioning democracy caught the nation's attention. Recognizing that our entire voting process—from registering to vote to following instructions at the polling place—can be almost as confusing as the Florida ballot, Design for Democracy builds on the lessons of 2000 by presenting innovative steps for redesigning elections in the service of citizens. Handsomely designed itself, this volume showcases adaptable design models that can improve almost every part of the election process by maximizing the clarity and usability of ballots, registration forms, posters and signs, informational brochures and guides, and even administrative materials for poll workers. Design for Democracy also lays out specific guidelines—covering issues of color palette, typography, and image use—that anchor the comprehensive election design system devised by the group of design specialists from whose name the book takes its title. Part of a major AIGA strategic program, this group's prototypes and recommendations have already been used successfully in major Illinois and Oregon elections and, collected here, are likely to spread across the country as more people become aware of the myriad benefits and broad applicability of improved election design. An essential tool for designers and election officials, lawmakers and citizens, Design for Democracy harnesses the power of design to increase voter confidence, promote government transparency, and, perhaps most important, create an informed electorate.

Elections as Instruments of Democracy

Author : G. Bingham Powell
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300080162
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Elections as Instruments of Democracy written by G. Bingham Powell and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explores elections as instruments of democracy. Focusing on elections in 20 democracies over the last 25 years, it examines the differences between two visions of democracy - the majoritarian vision and the proportional influence vision.

Electronic Elections

Author : R. Michael Alvarez
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400834082
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Electronic Elections written by R. Michael Alvarez and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-25 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 2000 presidential election, the United States has been embroiled in debates about electronic voting. Critics say the new technologies invite tampering and fraud. Advocates say they enhance the accuracy of vote counts and make casting ballots easier--and ultimately foster greater political participation. Electronic Elections cuts through the media spin to assess the advantages and risks associated with different ways of casting ballots--and shows how e-voting can be the future of American democracy. Elections by nature are fraught with risk. Michael Alvarez and Thad Hall fully examine the range of past methods and the new technologies that have been created to try to minimize risk and accurately reflect the will of voters. Drawing upon a wealth of new data on how different kinds of electronic voting machines have performed in recent elections nationwide, they evaluate the security issues that have been the subject of so much media attention, and examine the impacts the new computer-based solutions is having on voter participation. Alvarez and Hall explain why the benefits of e-voting can outweigh the challenges, and they argue that media coverage of the new technologies has emphasized their problems while virtually ignoring their enormous potential for empowering more citizens to vote. The authors also offer ways to improve voting technologies and to develop more effective means of implementing and evaluating these systems. Electronic Elections makes a case for how e-voting can work in the United States, showing why making it work right is essential to the future vibrancy of the democratic process.

Democracy and Decision

Author : Geoffrey Brennan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521585248
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Democracy and Decision written by Geoffrey Brennan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-03-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The significance of this account should be clear. If, as economists frequently assert, proper diagnosis of the disease is a crucial prerequisite to treatment, then the design of appropriate democratic institutions depends critically on a coherent analysis of the way the electoral process works and the perversities to which it is prone. The claim is that the interest-based account incorrectly diagnoses the disease. Accordingly, this book ends with an account of the institutional protections that go with expressive voting."--BOOK JACKET.

Democracy and Elections

Author : Richard S. Katz
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195044290
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Democracy and Elections written by Richard S. Katz and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzing the electoral systems of various countries, including those of developing nations, this work examines the relationship between democratic theory values and the electoral institutions used to achieve them. Empirical data is used to find the institutions most appropriate to each model.

Electoral Democracy

Author : Michael MacKuen
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472068203
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (682 download)

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Download or read book Electoral Democracy written by Michael MacKuen and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top scholars in the field survey the study of elections and democracy

America's Disenfranchised

Author : Desmond Meade
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501763768
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book America's Disenfranchised written by Desmond Meade and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lawrence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal, presented by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce innovations to further democracy in the United States or around the world. Voting is foundational in a democracy, yet over six million American citizens remain stripped of their ability to participate in elections. Once convicted of a felony, people who complete their sentences reenter society, but no longer with the civil rights they once had. They may return to school, secure employment to provide for their families, and become law-abiding, tax-paying citizens—sometimes for decades—and still be denied the voting rights afforded to every other citizen. Desmond Meade, director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and a returning citizen himself, played an instrumental role in the landslide 2018 Amendment 4 victory in Florida, which used the ballot box to restore voting rights to 1.4 million Floridians with a previous felony conviction. Meade argues how, state by state, America can do better. His efforts in Florida present a compelling argument that creating access to democracy for those living on the fringes of society will create a more vibrant and robust democracy for all. He is the winner of the 2021 Brown Democracy Medal for his continuing work to restore voting rights and connect Americans along shared social values.