Elections in Latin America - by Kevin Pallister (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book provides an accessible overview of elections in Latin America, from the legal rules of the game to the final counting of the votes, and dives into its complexities such as electoral integrity, gender quotas, the role of social media, and corruption. With many case st...

Book Synopsis

This book provides an accessible overview of elections in Latin America, from the legal rules of the game to the final counting of the votes, and dives into its complexities such as electoral integrity, gender quotas, the role of social media, and corruption. With many case studies, it will enhance students' knowledge of politics in the region.

Review Quotes

"Kevin Pallister has written a highly accessible and engaging introduction to the study of elections in Latin America. It deftly synthesizes what we know about the conduct of elections and campaigns, the strategies that candidates and parties employ to win votes, and how voters sort it all out at the ballot box. Elections in Latin America: Campaigns, Voters, and Institutions will fit well in courses on Latin American politics, comparative political behavior, and elections more broadly."

"This book offers a comprehensive overview of a central yet underappreciated aspect of Latin American politics: elections. The wide-ranging volume brings together topics such as gender quotas, campaign communication, party systems, and vote buying by focusing on the central theme of electoral politics that runs through them. An invaluable reference and an engaging text."

About the Author

Kevin Pallister is associate professor of political science at Bridgewater College. His research focuses on election administration, electoral campaigning, and political participation in Latin America. His research has also been published in International Journal of Press/Politics, Journal of Politics in Latin America, Latin American Politics and Society, Policy Studies, and Revista de Ciencia Política.