Cultures of Voting : The Hidden History of the Secret Ballot
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1850658676
ISBN-13
9781850658672
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Imprint
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 23rd, 2007
Weight
350 grams
Dimensions
21.60 x 13.80 x 1.60 cms
Ksh 4,500.00
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Drawing on examples from Mexico, Africa, France, the USA, India and Iran, this book presents an analysis of the cultural history of the West's democratic norms and practices and their imposition on other societies.
The introduction of the secret ballot is thought to be an essential prerequisite of a genuine political transition and many donor countries and NGOs assure us that it leads inexorably to democracy and transparency. But the social history of the secret ballot, a fascinating cultural phenomenon, has rarely been investigated, till now. While it may indeed offer opportunities for broader participation in politics, on some occasions, its introduction limited the electorate and excluded certain groups, while in others it precipitated violence and social discord. Drawing on examples from Mexico, Africa, France, the USA, India and Iran, "Cultures of Voting" is an innovative analysis of the cultural history of the West's democratic norms and practices and their imposition on other societies.
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