Arend Lijphart Libros

The aim of this book is to provide an overview of recent research on electoral laws and their political consequences by scholars who have helped shape the field.

Renowned for his significant contributions to the study of democracy and comparative politics, Arend Lijphart has established himself as a leading figure in political science. His influential research and theories have shaped the understanding of democratic systems and their variations across different contexts, making him a key reference for scholars and students alike.

American democracy differs greatly from other democracies around the world. But is the American way more or less efficacious than comparable democracies in Asia, Latin America, or Europe? What if the United States had a prime minister instead of (or in addition to) a president, or if it had three or more parties in Congress instead of two? Would there be more partisan animosity and legislative gridlock or less? These are the kinds of questions that thinking about U.S. government in comparative perspective helps us to analyze. This valuable contribution to political studies takes a unique approach to a much-studied subject, looking at the U.S. government from a comparative point of view. Four distinguished scholars in the field examine the Constitution, the two-party system, the division of power between state and federal governments, and other major features of the American political system in terms of how they differ from other democracies, and they explore what those differences ultimately mean for democratic performance. By merging two important fields of study, American government and comparative political systems, this essential text offers a new and refreshingly insightful view of American exceptionalism.

"In this updated and expanded edition of his classic text, Arend Lijphart offers a broader and deeper analysis of worldwide democratic institutions than ever before. Examining thirty-six democracies during the period from 1945 to 2010, Lijphart arrives at important -- and unexpected -- conclusions about what type of democracy works best." -- Publisher's website

Democracies: Patterns of Majoritarian and Consensus Government in Twenty-One Countries.

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