Democracy, Parliament and Electoral Systems
| By: | Edited By Mary Anne Griffith-traversy |
| Publisher: | Pluto Press |
| Print ISBN: | 9780745321547 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781849642200 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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This book examines the importance of democracy as a system of government. Exploring various forms of democratic government throughout the world, the essays assess how democracy works in theory and in practice.
Chapters cover how to improve democracy using case studies from the Caribbean and Spain, how to make parliaments more effective through technology and the structure of parliamentary bodies. the comparative benefits of different electoral systems.
The contributors also examine problems thrown up by various recent elections including the American election in 2000, Sri Lanka, Poland and various African experiences.