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Mixed-Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context: Taiwan, Japan, and Beyond (New Comparative Politics)
Batto, Huang, Tan &
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Hardcover. Reformers have promoted mixed-member electoral systems as the "best of both worlds." In this volume, internationally recognised political scientists evaluate the ways in which the introduction of a mixed-member electoral system affects the configuration of political parties. Editor(s): Batto, Nathan F.; Huang, Chi; Tan, Alexander C.; Cox, Gary W. Series: New Comparative Politics. Num Pages: 336 pages, 57 tables, 18 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; 1FPJ; JPHF; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 620.
Reformers have promoted mixed-member electoral systems as the “best of both worlds.” In this volume, internationally recognized political scientists evaluate the ways in which the introduction of a mixed-member electoral system affects the configuration of political parties. The contributors examine several political phenomena, including cabinet post allocation, nominations, preelectoral coalitions, split-ticket voting, and the size of party systems and faction systems. Significantly, they also consider various ways in which the constitutional system—especially whether the head of government is elected directly or indirectly—can modify the incentives created by the electoral system.
Part I of the book provides an in-depth comparison ... Read more
Reformers have promoted mixed-member electoral systems as the “best of both worlds.” In this volume, internationally recognized political scientists evaluate the ways in which the introduction of a mixed-member electoral system affects the configuration of political parties. The contributors examine several political phenomena, including cabinet post allocation, nominations, preelectoral coalitions, split-ticket voting, and the size of party systems and faction systems. Significantly, they also consider various ways in which the constitutional system—especially whether the head of government is elected directly or indirectly—can modify the incentives created by the electoral system.
Part I of the book provides an in-depth comparison ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
Series
New Comparative Politics
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, United States
ISBN
9780472119738
SKU
V9780472119738
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About Batto, Huang, Tan &
Nathan F. Battov is an Assistant Research Fellow at the Institute of Political Science, Academia Sinica, Taiwan and a jointly appointed Assistant Research Fellow at the Election Study Center, National Chengchi University. Chi Huang is a University Chair Professor of Political Science and Research Fellow of the Election Study Center at National Chengchi University, Taiwan. ... Read more
Reviews for Mixed-Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context: Taiwan, Japan, and Beyond (New Comparative Politics)
This important volume provides detailed theoretically informed overviews of the (conditioned) impact of a new electoral system on the politics of Japan and Taiwan, with the added bonus of additional material on a number of other mixed-member cases (New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Bolivia and Russia prereform).”—David Farrell, University College Dublin ""This book will be an instant classic on mixed-member ... Read more