The Routledge Handbook of Local Elections and Voting in Europe

The Routledge Handbook of Local Elections and Voting in Europe is a comprehensive and expert reference text for scholars and students interested in local electoral politics and European studies,public administration,and political science. It provides comprehensive and expert coverage of 40 European countries, organized along local state traditions, and addresses a wide range of important questions related to local elections and voting.

Format: Hardback
Length: 536 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Local Elections and Voting in Europe stands as the definitive reference text and invaluable practical resource for individuals engaged in the analysis of critical issues such as local electoral systems, voting behavior, and political representation in Europe. Spanning 40 European countries, this comprehensive handbook is meticulously organized according to the distinct local state traditions, offering a thorough and expert exploration of a wide array of essential topics related to local elections and voting. By expanding the scope of existing analyses both quantitatively and qualitatively, it sheds light on the intricate dynamics of local elections and voting across the continent. Moreover, the handbook provides a more theoretically grounded typology of local elections and voting, contributing to a deeper understanding of this important political domain.

Each country chapter in this handbook is authored by a renowned expert, adhering to a rigorous conceptual framework for cross-national comparisons. This framework provides an overview of the local government system, elucidates the position of local elections within the complex multilevel political landscape, highlights distinctive features of the electoral system, conducts an in-depth analysis of the primary electoral outcomes in recent decades, and concludes with a reflective discussion. It is worth noting that representative democracy holds equal significance at the local and national levels, and as the importance of local authorities in Europe has grown in recent decades, local elections have assumed a paramount role in scholarly inquiry.

The Routledge Handbook of Local Elections and Voting in Europe is an indispensable resource for scholars and students pursuing studies in local electoral politics, European studies, public administration, and political science. It offers a comprehensive and authoritative perspective on the complexities of local elections and voting, empowering readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the intricacies of this vital political domain.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367444334