General Elections and Voting in the English Speaking Caribbean, 1992-2005

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The Book studies the first decade of the twenty-first century and includes countries like Anguilla, The Bahamas, Belize and Guyana whose electoral records have not previously been accessible in a single source for the purpose of historical and comparative analysis.

By: Cynthia Barrow-Giles and Tennyson Joseph

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Description

General Elections and Voting in the English-Speaking Caribbean, 1992-2005 provides a historical description and analytical account of elections and election processes in the Commonwealth Caribbean in the six decades since the introduction of Universal Adult Suffrage in the region. 

The Book studies the first decade of the twenty-first century and includes countries like Anguilla, The Bahamas, Belize and Guyana whose electoral records have not previously been accessible in a single source for the purpose of historical and comparative analysis.

However, the work goes further in updating the story of Caribbean elections, political parties and the overall democratic experience, the authors address new and emerging issues including Political Party Financing, Women and Electoral Politics, Caribbean Governance and the overall effectiveness and suitability of the Westminster Model for all the territories of the region. 

Comprehensive, up to date and current, General Elections and Voting in the English Speaking Caribbean is a valuable compendium of statistical data for political analysts and party officials as well as an indispensable text for students and others interested in the evolution, transformation and the prospect for Caribbean democracy into the twenty-first century and beyond.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 6 in
ISBN

978-976-637-267-5

Binding

Paperback

Page Count

212

Publication date

2006

About the Author

Cynthia Barrow-Giles is Professor of Political Science and former Department Head of Government, Sociology and Social Work, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill. Her Publications include Introduction to Caribbean Politics (2002); Living at the Borderlines: Issues in Caribbean Sovereignty and Development (2003); and Women in Caribbean Politics (2011). 

Tennyson Joseph is Lecturer in the Department of Government, Sociology and Social Work, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill. He is co-editor of At the Rainbow’s Edge: Selected Speeches by Kenny D. Anthony (2004).

Contents

List of Tables

Preface

Acknowledgements

 

  • An Overview of Electoral Change in the English-Speaking Caribbean into the 21st Century

 

 

  •  Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General Elections, 1992-2005
  • The Leeward Islands: Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General Elections
  • The Windward Islands: Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General Elections
  • The Commonwealth of The Bahamas: Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General Elections
  • Barbados: Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General
  • Belize: Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General
  • Guyana: Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General
  • Jamaica: Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General
  • The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Patterns in Electoral Turn-Out in General Elections

 

 

  •  Electoral Outcomes and Party Fortunes, 1992-2005
  • The Leeward Islands: Analysis of Data – Consistency and Change
  • The Windward Islands: Analysis of Data – Consistency and Change
  • The Commonwealth of the Bahamas: Analysis of Data – Consistency and Change
  • Barbados: Analysis of Data – Consistency and Change
  • Belize: Analysis of Data – Consistency and Change
  • Guyana: Analysis of Data – Consistency and Change
  • Jamaica: Analysis of Data – Consistency and Change
  • The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Analysis of Data – Consistency and Change

 

 

  •  Women and Voting, 1992-2005
  • Female Participation in General Elections in the English-Speaking Caribbean
  • Gender and Political Representation in Guyana: A Special Case

 

 

  •  The Status of Party Financing in the English-Speaking Caribbean 

 

Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendices

Index

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