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Comparing democracies 4 : elections and voting in a changing world / Comparing democracies four edited by Lawrence LeDuc, Richard G. Niemi and Pippa Norris. - viii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-235) and indexes.

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.

ISBN: 9781446281970 (hardback) 9781446281987 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2013950634

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Democracy.
Comparative government.

LC Class. No.: JC423 / .C664 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 324.9 / C