Election Systems and Gerrymandering Worldwide

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This book explores the similarities and differences among national election systems around the globe and sheds light on how election systems are susceptible to gerrymandering, which is the process by which an incumbent or a political party attempts to manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts for their own advantage. Presenting research showing that some of the worst electoral-system manipulation occurs in the oldest established democracies, the book explores how nations have modified the form of government to meet local conditions and how democracy is threatened by gerrymandering.
This book explores the similarities and differences among national election systems around the globe and sheds light on how election systems are susceptible to gerrymandering, which is the process by which an incumbent or a political party attempts to manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts for their own advantage. Presenting research showing that some of the worst electoral-system manipulation occurs in the oldest established democracies, the book explores how nations have modified the form of government to meet local conditions and how democracy is threatened by gerrymandering.

Studies democratic electoral systems and how they risk being manipulated by gerrymandering Provides a comprehensive introduction to electoral systems and reforms Offers valuable insights for researchers in the field of political science, law, and economics, as well as policymakers and students

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Steve Bickerstaff

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Election systems Gerrymandering Electoral districts Proportional representation German elections French elections Iranian elections Russian elections South-Korean elections Japanese elections democracy

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“Bickerstaff often relies on broad generalizations and categorizations. However, he is also to be commended for completing such a broad survey and for providing such an interesting framework within which to compare representative systems. ... the reader is left feeling hopeful, reflecting on the robustness and diversity of democracies worldwide.” (Jennifer M. Wilson, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 3, March, 2024)

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