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OverviewThis book uses elections as a vehicle to explain the unanticipated outcomes of post-Soviet politics. It assesses how the behavior of voters, candidates and government officials is influenced by the Soviet legacy and rational calculations of self-interest and is the first to address elections across post-Soviet space. Full Product DetailsAuthor: E. HerronPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.529kg ISBN: 9780230600959ISBN 10: 0230600956 Pages: 238 Publication Date: 16 June 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Preface Acknowledgments Understanding Elections and Democracy in Post-Soviet Space Elections under Soviet Authoritarianism Electoral System Design and Re-Design Consequences of Electoral System Choice Citizens and the Incentives to Vote Political Party Evolution Referendums as Direct Democracy Administrative Architecture of Elections Assessing Election Quality Election Fraud and Public Protest Conclusion Appendix Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationERIK HERRON is Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Center for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Kansas, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |