Electoral systems in comparative perspective
Subtitle: their impact on women and minorities
By: edited by Wilma Rule and Joseph F. Zimmerman.
Contributors: Rule, Wilma.; Zimmerman, Joseph Francis, 1928-
Series: Contributions in political science,; no. 338
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 259
Subjects: Representative government and representation -- Cross-cultural studies; Elections -- Cross-cultural studies; Minorities -- Political activity -- Cross-cultural studies; Women in politics -- Cross-cultural studies
Description: This comparative study of electoral procedures, trends and key issues deals with the representation of women and minorities worldwide. The work describes a situation of under-representation in 20 countries and points to ways for women and minorities to enhance their position politically.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-250) and index.