An Introduction to Electoral Systems
- History, Typology and Key Examples
- Višeslav Raos
In the book An Introduction to Electoral Systems, political scientist and university professor Višeslav Raos provides a comprehensive historical overview of types of elections and electoral systems, as well as basic psephological concepts. Using examples from a number of European and non-European countries, the author analyzes different electoral models, the importance and complexity of the struggle for universal democratic suffrage throughout history, and compares and evaluates the effects of electoral systems. All of the above is a good basis for drawing informed conclusions about past, present, and future elections, electoral practices, and electoral reforms.
The book is intended for researchers and students of political science, sociology, law, history, journalism, and other related social and humanistic disciplines, but not only for them — it will also be interesting and useful for the general public who want to be educated in the direction of active citizenship and want to participate in the electoral process in a more meaningful and thoughtful way. It will also be useful to the creators of media content in better monitoring and reporting on election processes, and it should definitely be read by the candidates themselves in the elections and political office holders at the local, national or European level.
- Cover: paperback
- Year of the edition: 2025