Engaging the electorate : initiatives to promote voter turnout from around the world : including voter turnout data from national elections worldwide, 1945-2006 /

Engaging the electorate : initiatives to promote voter turnout from around the world : including voter turnout data from national elections worldwide, 1945-2006 /

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Imprint:	Stockholm : International IDEA, c2006.
Description:	139 p. ; 30 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Voter turnout -- Statistics. Elections -- Statistics. Elections. Voter turnout. Statistics.
Format:	E-Resource Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6628913

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Other authors / contributors:	Ellis, Andrew, 1952 May 19-
ISBN:	9185391913 9789185391912
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 68-69). Also issued online.
Summary:	"Concern about declining participation in elections has been growing worldwide for well over ten years, even leading some people to question the health of democracy ... This book seeks to inspire those who believe that strong participation in elections and referendums helps to build confidence in democratic institutions to engage in networking and information sharing. It surveys initiatives and campaigns from round the world to encourage electoral participation and presents a selection of case studies, an inventory of experiences and some suggestions as to good practice"--P. 5.

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Summary:	Drawing on a bevy of case studies, this practical resource examines some of the strategies currently utilized by electoral authorities and nonpartisan groups worldwide that are designed to reverse the recent global decline in voter turnout. Six practical approaches to increasing voter participation are examined in-depth: information campaigns; advertising campaigns; grassroots movements; mock elections in schools and other educational programs; inducement programs; and entertainment activities aimed specifically at young people. Voter turnout data from national elections worldwide from 1945 to 2006 are also included. <br>
Physical Description:	139 p. ; 30 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 68-69).
ISBN:	9185391913 9789185391912