Elections & Referenda

How do parties respond to the electorate and craft winning strategies? In the abstract parties are the vehicles to make democracy work, but it is o...

This volume analyses how the use of referendums affects the central functions and characteristics of representative democracy. It provides a balanc...

This book explores the ways in which the emergence of the ‘new’ daily mass press of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries represented a...

This book looks at different dimensions of political participation of women voters in India. Elections in India have witnessed an increasing electo...

Primary elections for choosing party leaders and candidates are now becoming commonplace in Europe, Asia and America but questions as to how much t...

During every election cycle, political observers generate a seemingly limitless supply of theories, opinions, and predictions. Unfortunately, many ...

The Promise of Democratic Equality in the United States explores the ways in which the American political system fails to fully respect political e...

Right-wing populism is a global phenomenon that challenges several pillars of liberal democracy, and it is often described as a dangerous political...

Like many aspects of the nation's history, its elections have had their share of behind the scenes activity and drama. This work is an examination ...

The book reappraises Neil Kinnock’s policies, impact, legacy and leadership of the Labour Party 30 years on from his defeat in the 1992 general ele...

At a time when populism and appeal for national and popular sovereignty are on the rise – in Europe, the USA, and beyond – this volume proposes a n...

The 2020 presidential selection process is already underway. As the political parties finalize their nominating rules and the states jostle for an ...

In recent years, competitive authoritarianism has become an increasingly common form of non-democratic politics. What is the relationship between t...

Dr. Waters is one of a new breed of analysts for whom the interpenetration of politics, culture, and national development is key to a larger integr...

Like many aspects of the nation's history, its elections have had their share of behind the scenes activity and drama. This work is an examination ...

Evolution, Politics and Charisma: Why do Populists Win? shines compelling new light on the way in which the systematic targeting and manipulation o...

This book documents the history of China’s attempts to undermine Taiwan’s elections, offering additional insights into China’s methods of influence...

This book presents a comprehensive overview of India’s electoral democracy and political system. It provides an in-depth analysis of the 2019 parli...

Up close, Inauguration Day 2021 looked like any other—the chief justice of the US Supreme Court administering the oath of office to the new preside...

The current combination of electoral systems in the Philippines essentially guarantees the perpetuation of weak and incoherent political parties. A...

Is Donald Trump’s "War on the Media" new news, fake news, or business as usual? Presidents have always "used" the media and felt abused by it. Trie...

Independent voters—the 40–50 percent of Americans who reject identification with either of the two major parties or with any party—are increasing i...

Up close, Inauguration Day 2021 looked like any other—the chief justice of the US Supreme Court administering the oath of office to the new preside...