Mixed-Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context

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leonard wantchekon, princeton University the new comparative politics series brings together cutting-edge work on social conlict, political economy, and institutional development. whatever its substantive focus, each book in the series builds on solid theoretical foundations; uses rigorous empirical analysis; and deals with timely, politically relevant questions. Curbing Bailouts: Bank Crises and Democratic Accountability in Comparative PerspectiveGuillermo rosasThe Madisonian Turn: Political Parties and Parliamentary Democracy in Nordic Europe edited by torbjörn Bergman and Kaare strøm Political Survival of Small Parties in Europe Jae-Jae spoon Veto Power: Institutional Design in the European Union Jonathan B. slapin Democracy, Dictatorship, and Term Limits alexander Baturo Democracy, Electoral Systems, and Judicial Empowerment in Developing Countries vineeta Yadav and Bumba mukherjee The Latin American Voter: Pursuing Representation and Accountability in Challenging Contexts edited by ryan e. carlin, matthew m. singer, and elizabeth J. Zechmeister The European Union and the Rise of Regionalist Parties seth K. Jolly Gender Quotas and Democratic Participation: Recruiting Candidates for Elective Ofices in Germany louise K. Davidson-schmich Mixed-Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context: Taiwan, Japan, and Beyond edited by nathan F. Batto, chi Huang, alexander c. tan, and Gary w. cox