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Comparative Constitutional Engineering (Second Edition): Second Edition,New
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The second edition of this pathbreaking, highly innovative comparative study in statebuilding by a major political scientist is a fully updated examination of the problems of making democratic government work.Sartori begins by assessing electoral systems. He attacks the conventional wisdom that their influence cannot be predicted and also disputes the view that proportional representation is always best and will deliver 'consensus democracy'. He argues that the doubleballot formulas deserve more consideration for their ability to facilitate governability in adverse circumstances.His comparative assessment of presidential and semipresidential systems and the variety of formulas that are categorized, sometimes misleadingly, as parliamentary, looks at the conditions that allow a political form to perform as intended.He concludes with a detailed proposal for a new type of government: alternating presidentialism. This meets the need for strong parliamentary control and efficient government, with safeguards against both parliamentary obstructionism and government by decree, and so could help to avoid political paralysis in Latin America, in the postcommunist countries of Europe and in countries with dysfunctional parliamentary systems such as Italy and Israel.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Comparative Constitutional Engineering'? A: The book primarily focuses on comparative studies in state-building and examines the challenges of establishing effective democratic governance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Comparative Constitutional Engineering' is Giovanni Sartori, a prominent political scientist.
- Q: What is unique about the second edition of this book? A: The second edition is fully updated and offers a revised examination of electoral systems and various forms of government, including proposals for new government structures.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers electoral systems, presidential and semi-presidential systems, parliamentary forms, and introduces the concept of alternating presidentialism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in political science? A: While the book is insightful, it is more suitable for readers with some background in political science due to its analytical depth and complexity.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Comparative Constitutional Engineering' have? A: The book contains a total of 229 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Comparative Constitutional Engineering' first published? A: The book was first published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Central America.