Democracia y participación

Abstract

"Careful analysis of core characteristics of voting laws in Peru - such as secret, obligatory, and invalid - and their effects on voting patterns from 1980-94 in relation to political leadership, campaigning, electoral system efficiency, and the eligible voting population. Includes data for each election by department. Among other conclusions, expresses concern about declining rates of participation"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57