The Mathematics of Voting and Elections: A Hands-On Approach
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The Mathematics of Voting and Elections: A Hands-On Approach

Second Edition

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The Mathematics of Voting and Elections: A Hands-On Approach

Second Edition

About this book

The Mathematics of Voting and Elections: A Hands-On Approach, Second Edition, is an inquiry-based approach to the mathematics of politics and social choice. The aim of the book is to give readers who might not normally choose to engage with mathematics recreationally the chance to discover some interesting mathematical ideas from within a familiar context, and to see the applicability of mathematics to real-world situations. Through this process, readers should improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as broaden their views of what mathematics really is and how it can be used in unexpected ways. The book was written specifically for nonmathematical audiences and requires virtually no mathematical prerequisites beyond basic arithmetic. At the same time, the questions included are designed to challenge both mathematical and non-mathematical audiences alike. More than giving the right answers, this book asks the right questions.The book is fun to read, with examples that are not just thought-provoking, but also entertaining. It is written in a style that is casual without being condescending. But the discovery-based approach of the book also forces readers to play an active role in their learning, which should lead to a sense of ownership of the main ideas in the book. And while the book provides answers to some of the important questions in the field of mathematical voting theory, it also leads readers to discover new questions and ways to approach them.In addition to making small improvements in all the chapters, this second edition contains several new chapters. Of particular interest might be Chapter 12 which covers a host of topics related to gerrymandering.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Preface
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Chapter 1. What’s So Good About Majority Rule?
  6. Chapter 2. Le Pen, Nader, and Other Inconveniences
  7. Chapter 3. Back into the Ring
  8. Chapter 4. Trouble in Democracy
  9. Chapter 5. Explaining the Impossible
  10. Chapter 6. Gaming the System
  11. Chapter 7. One Person, One Vote?
  12. Chapter 8. Calculating Corruption
  13. Chapter 9. The Ultimate College Experience
  14. Chapter 10. Trouble in Direct Democracy
  15. Chapter 11. Proportional (Mis)representation
  16. Chapter 12. Choosing Your Voters
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index
  19. Back Cover