Voters and Voting: An Introduction / Edition 1

by Jocelyn A J Evans

Overview

Evans (politics, U. of Salford, UK) developed this work in response to teaching an undergraduate course on voting behavior and finding no text introducing the range of models and theories encountered in the class. In introducing the range of theories to an audience with little or no exposure to the topic, she aims to provide enough of a statistical understanding to allow an appreciation of, if not a full grasp, of the more quantitative methods. Chapters cover the historical development of voting studies, social structural theories, rational choice theories, proximity and directional theories, and non-voting and abstention. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900761949106
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/31/2004
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	219
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
Historical Development of Voting Studies
Social Structural Theories of Voting
Rational Choice Theories of Voting
Issues and Space
Proximity and Directional Theories of Voting
Voting and the Economy
Non-voting and Abstention
Thinking about Voting Change
Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

'Voters and Voting fills a yawning gap in the study of elections and voting

behaviour. No other book today matches the breadth and depth of coverage

provided by Jocelyn Evans. This book is destined to become a staple in

university courses on elections, parties and political methodology. It will

also be a well-thumbed addition to scholars personal libraries'

David M. Farrell, University of Manchester

From the Publisher

"It provides a comprehensive review of the voting process useful in political science, communication, global studies, and social scientific methods classrooms. Yet, the book is distinguished from other texts used in these areas in that it places the voter at the center of the discussion. "

Pete Bicak