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There are worldwide concerns about the quality of elections and democracy, but also an ambiguity in academia, the international community and popular discourse about how to define and measure good elections. This Element develops an original concept of electoral integrity based around human empowerment. Elections serve a purpose: they should give citizens voice, empower the everyday citizen against the powerful and act as mechanisms for political equality. Secondly, it argues that there ha...

Do you want to find out the real and fascinating history of the Vikings?Step into the fantastical realm of Norse Gods, Heroes, Giants and Magical Creatures!Uncover the ancient tale of the fortification of Asgard, the Great Kingdom of the Nordic Gods, and the chilling story behind the binding of Fenrir.The incredible story of Loki,

This book offers the first comparative monograph on the management of elections.The book defines electoral management as a new, inter-disciplinary area and advances a realist sociological approach to study it. A series of new, original frameworks are introduced, including the PROSeS framework, which can be used by academics and practitioners around the world to evaluate electoral management quality. A networked governance approach is also introduced to understand the full range of ...

As the party that championed trade union rights, the creation of the NHS and the establishment of a national minimum wage, Labour has played a crucial role in the shaping of British society. And yet the leaders who have stood at its helm – from Keir Hardie to Sir Keir Starmer, via Clement Attlee, Tony Blair and Jeremy Corbyn – have steered the party vessel with enormously varying degrees of success.The requirements, techniques and goals of the Labour leadership since the party's in...

Are you ready to discover the world's oldest mythologies?We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that cannot be explained. To better understand who we are, it is essential to know where we came from and the cultures of our past.Mythologies of The World succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Norse, Celtic, Greek and Egyptian cultureStories of god...

Embark on a transformative journey towards mental health and well-being with "Illuminate Your Way Through" In this illuminating and deeply personal guide, you'll discover empowering strategies for navigating the challenges of depression and reclaiming your life with resilience and hope.Drawing on the latest research, personal stories, and expert insights, this book offers you a comprehensive understanding of depression and its impact on your life. From unraveling the complexities o...

Dive into the captivating journey of Bojan Bogdanovic, the 'Swish Master' whose basketball prowess transcends borders. From his humble beginnings in Croatia to the NBA courts of stardom, follow Bogdanovic's rise as he dominates with precision shooting and unwavering determination. Discover the untold story of a scoring sensation, a leader on and off the court, and a true inspiration to basketball enthusiasts worldwide. With each page, experience the highs, the challenges, and the relentles...

As the party that has held power more times than any other, the Conservatives have played a crucial role in the shaping of British society. And yet the leaders who have stood at its helm – from Sir Robert Peel to Rishi Sunak, via Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher – have steered the party vessel with enormously varying degrees of success, particularly latterly, when the short but destructive tenures of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss did much to damage the party's reputation for competenc...

Elections are indispensable for the democratic process, yet the quality of elections can vary between and within countries. Elections may often be marred by problems such as disinformation spread on social media, gerrymandered electoral districts, claims of voter fraud, electoral violence and intimidation, and low public confidence in voting technology. Concerns of election quality are therefore central to ongoing debates about democratization and democratic backsliding. The Oxford Han...

Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals?Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today, but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out?Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!Gaiman introduces listeners to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as ...

Do you know that the ancient Egyptians believed that people were made out of clay by their river god?To understand how the ancient Egyptians saw the world around them, we begin our journey by exploring their beliefs of how the world and man came to be.This guide will introduce you to the origins of ancient Egypt’s Gods and Demons whose worship filled the lives of everyone at the time, both phar...

War has been an ever-present feature of human existence. The analysis of wars has tended to focus on either their causes or the military and strategic consequences of a conflict. This book argues that war can have a much wider impact across layers of society that go beyond international boundaries. It presents a heuristic multi-disciplinary framework for analysing the ripple and backwash effects across five connected analytical layers around the world: material; human capabilities; economi...