International Idea Publications Catalogue 2012 - Renouf Publishing ...

ELECTORAL PROCESSESDirect DemocracyThe International IDEA HandbookThis handbook provides a comparative look at directdemocracy mechanisms, including referendums,citizens’ initiatives, agenda initiatives and recall.A chapter-by-chapter analysis of each tool includescomprehensive definitions, how each instrument canbe used, and an outline of the steps most often involvedin planning any given procedure. It includes a worldsurvey of the direct democracy provisions in 214countries and territories.To complement the descriptions of best practices,a variety of case studies detail the practical uses ofdirect democracy mechanisms in the specific contextsof Hungary, Switzerland, Uganda, the United Sates(Oregon), Uruguay and Venezuela.2008, 242 ppISBN 978-91-85724-50-5Price USD 29.95GBP 19.95EnVoting From AbroadThe International IDEA HandbookThe constitutions of many countries guarantee theright to vote for all citizens. However, in reality, voterswho are outside their home country when electionstake place are often disenfranchised because of a lackof procedures enabling them to exercise that right.This handbook examines the theoretical andpractical issues surrounding external voting. Itprovides an overview of external voting provisionsin 115 countries and territories around the world,including a map illustrating the regional spread.Co-publisher: The Federal Electoral Institute of Mexico2007, 278 ppISBN 978-91-85391-66-0Price USD 30 / GBP 20En Es15