Electoral Systems in Divided Societies

Elections can increase tension in ethnically divided societies, like Fiji. The way constituencies are drawn and votes counted can also affect the result. First-past-the post can deliver lopsided results, while proportional representation may give excessive influence to small, fringe parties. Fiji�...

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Main Author: V. Lal, Brij (auth)
Other Authors: Larmour, Peter (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Canberra ANU Press 2012
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