Synopses & Reviews
Electoral Systems examines the six principle types of electoral system currently in use in more than seventy of the world's democracies. A common format is adopted throughout, dealing with explanations of how the system operates and its effects on the political system.
Review
Reviews of the first edition
"David Farrell concisely describes---and dramatically illustrates with sample ballot papers--the variety of electoral systems across the world. His book will be an eye-opener for those unaware of the implications of alternative methods of voting. Students everywhere will learn much--about their own as well as other systems--from reading this book."--Kenneth Janada, Northwestern University
"Farrell's skilful work of synthesis is the best available text on electoral systems."--Adrian Blau, Political Studies Review
"By far the best book on the subject."--Reuven Hazan, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
About the Author
DAVID FARRELL is Jean Monnet Professor of Politics at University College Dublin, Ireland. He is the author of numerous articles and chapters on elections, electoral systems and parties.
Table of Contents
The Study of Electoral Systems
The Single Member Plurality System and its Cousins
Majority Electoral Systems: Two-Round Systems and the Alternative Vote
The List Systems of Proportional Representation
Mixed-Member Systems
The Single Transferable Vote System of Proportional Representation
The Consequences of Electoral Systems
The Politics of Electoral System Design
Electoral Systems and Electoral Institutions
Electoral Systems and Stability