- ホーム
- > 洋書
- > 英文書
- > Politics / International Relations
Full Description
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.
Contents
Foreword by Arthur Donahoe, QC, Secretary-General, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, 1992 - 2001Preface1. Introduction: Democracy, Parliaments and Electoral SystemsPART I - BUILDING DEMOCRACY2. Enhancing democracy: A Caribbean Perspective3. Improving Transparency and Integrity in Political Processes4. The Spanish Transition: Dictatorship to DemocracyPART II - MAKING PARLIAMENTS MORE EFFECTIVE5. Strengthening Parliament's Role6. Do Unicameral or Bicameral Parliaments Function More Effectively?7. Information Technology and Parliamentary EffectivenessPART III - ELECTORAL SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES8. Alternative Electoral Systems9. Mandatory Voting: Pros and Cons10. Gender Equality and Electoral Systems11. Holding Elections: The Mechanics12. External Influences on Electoral Processesi) Exit Polls, Time Zones and Election Lengthii) Opinion Polls and the Media13. Ethnically Divided Polities: The Case of Sri Lanka14. The United States Presidential Election: Year 200015. Disputed Election Results: Various African Experiences16. Evolving Electoral Systems: The Experience of Poland17. The New Zealand Experience of Changing Electoral SystemsAfterwordAppendices
