Synopses & Reviews
The debate between the promotion of personal interest and the general good of society has engaged political, social, and ethical theorists throughout history, and this volume addresses the topic of the Israeli electoral process within that theoretical framework. Diskin's analysis of the voting process in Israel involves a definition of its ideological basis, profiles of voting constituents, and an outline of prominent political issues, as well as recommendations for needed reform within the system. This approach yields an evaluation that demonstrates the extent to which the Israeli democratic system succeeds as a constructive solution to the basic social dilemma of self-interest versus the public good.
Synopsis
Diskin's analysis of the voting process in Israel involves a definition of its ideological basis, profiles of voting constituents, and an outline of prominent political issues, as well as recommendations for needed reform within the system.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-206) and index.
About the Author
ABRAHAM DISKIN is Chairman of the Department of Political Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Survey
The Electoral System
Ecological Analysis
The Arab Vote
The Jewish Ethnic Vote
Political Stands, Polarization, and Volatility
Accuracy in Polls and Timing the Decision for Whom to Vote
The Results: Personal Profiles
The Results: Coalition Formation
Appendix
Bibliography
Index