Dr Elisabeth Carter is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Keele University, UK. Her research focuses on electoral systems, party systems and party competition, and political parties, particularly those of the extreme right. Professor David Farrell MRIA, holds the Chair of Politics at University College Dublin. A specialist in the study of representation, electoral systems and parties, his recent books include: The Oxford Handbook of Irish Politics (Oxford University Press, 2021), and Deliberative Mini-Publics: Core Design Features (Bristol University Press, 2021). Dr Gemma Loomes is Lecturer in Comparative Politics at Keele University, UK. Her research focuses on political parties, party competition, and party systems.
This textbook will be undoubtedly be of use for anyone seeking to understand the complex world of electoral systems. It deals clearly and knowledgeably with the most important topics in the field of electoral rules. * Ignacio Lago, Professor of Political Science, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain * Making a complex topic highly accessible, David Farrell’s Electoral Systems is simply the best and clearest introduction into the world of how electoral systems work and the effects they have on political life. This new edition remains a ‘go to’ text, for students and academics alike * Alistair Clark, Professor of Political Science, Newcastle University, UK * This is a highly readable introduction to the world of electoral systems and the incentives they pose for voters, candidates, parties, and elected representatives. * Brian F. Crisp, Professor, Department of Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis, USA *