Voting for Democracy in Ghana. The 2004 Elections in Perspective Vol.2 by Kwame

Description: Voting for Democracy in Ghana. The 2004 Elections in Perspective Vol.2 by Kwame Boafo-Arthur Ghanas 2004 elections were another milestone in the countrys transition to a mature democracy. The essays in this volume cover about 50 constituencies studied during the 2004 elections. They assess on the bases of evidence from each set of constituencies the quality of democratic governance, focusing on key issues such as political participation, the dynamics of political choice, the electoral system as well as the challenges and prospects of democracy. Some of the major conclusions are that few Ghanaians are registered party members though they take active part in other political activities, electoral politics may be captured by a few wealthy individuals and groups if the issue of party financing is not addressed dispassionately and promptly; local/community factor and concerns are the greatest influence on voters choices; factors such as ethnicity do not have a decisive influence on voting behavior even where they appear visibly powerful in electoral politics. Above all Ghanaians appreciate the value of competitive elections. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ghanas 2004 elections were another milestone in the countrys transition to a mature democracy. The essays in this volume cover about 50 constituencies studied during the 2004 elections. They assess on the bases of evidence from each set of constituencies the quality of democratic governance, focusing on key issues such as political participation, the dynamics of political choice, the electoral system as well as the challenges and prospects of democracy. Some of the major conclusions are that few Ghanaians are registered party members though they take active part in other political activities, electoral politics may be captured by a few wealthy individuals and groups if the issue of party financing is not addressed dispassionately and promptly; local/community factor and concerns are the greatest influence on voters choices; factors such as ethnicity do not have a decisive influence on voting behavior even where they appear visibly powerful in electoral politics. Above all Ghanaians appreciate the value of competitive elections. Details ISBN9988771665 Short Title VOTING FOR DEMOCRACY IN GHANA Pages 392 Publisher Freedom Publications Language English ISBN-10 9988771665 ISBN-13 9789988771669 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Author Kwame Boafo-Arthur Subtitle The 2004 Elections in Perspective Edited by Kwame Boafo-Arthur Imprint Freedom Publications Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2006-12-29 AU Release Date 2006-12-29 NZ Release Date 2006-12-29 US Release Date 2006-12-29 Publication Date 2006-12-29 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:38949145;

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