Duverger's Law of Plurality Voting

"Duverger's Law of Plurality Voting" is a significant academic book that explores the theories of the renowned French political scientist Maurice Duverger. Duverger, known for his profound analyses of political parties and electoral systems, has had a lasting impact on political science with his concepts, particularly Duverger's Law and the Duverger Hypothesis. The book examines the effects of plurality voting systems on the emergence of party systems and provides a comprehensive analysis of national evidence for the application of Duverger's Law in established democracies such as the United Kingdom, Canada, India, and the United States. The contributions in this volume illuminate both the mechanical and psychological effects that lead to the observed political structures. With a clear focus on empirical evidence and theoretical explanations, this work is a valuable resource for students and professionals in political science.