Why Governments and Parties Manipulate Elections Theory, Practice, and Implications |
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| Author:
| Simpser, Alberto |
| Series title: | Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-03054-1 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $137.95 |
Book Description:
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This book documents the widespread use of blatant and excessive manipulation of elections and explains what drives this practice. Simpser shows that, in many instances, governments and parties manipulate elections not only to gain votes, but also to transmit or distort information.
This book documents the widespread use of blatant and excessive manipulation of elections and explains what drives this practice. Simpser shows that, in many instances, governments and parties manipulate elections not only to gain votes, but also to transmit or distort information.