Election Boycott - The Power and Impact of Refusing the Ballot

Fouad Sabry

Summary

Election Boycott: This book offers a deep dive into the strategic and ethical considerations of election boycotts. It explores their impact on democratic participation and political protest. Ideal for students and professionals, the book sheds light on the complexities of not voting as a form of political engagement.

1: Election Boycott: Defines election boycotts, tracing their historical and modern use in democracies.

2: Election: Examines voting processes and the influence of boycotts on elections.

3: Politics of Kyrgyzstan: Explores Kyrgyzstan’s political scene and how boycotts shape its democracy.

4: Elections in Russia: Analyzes how boycotts affect Russia’s political legitimacy.

5: Protest Vote: Discusses protest voting and its connection to election boycotts.

6: Elections in Egypt: Investigates how boycotts impact Egypt’s election outcomes.

7: Abstention: Examines voting abstention and its link to election boycotts.

8: Conservative Christian Party – BPF: Looks at the role of this party in political boycott strategies.

9: Uncontested Election: Explores the impact of boycotts on uncontested elections.

10: 1985 Bangladeshi Military Rule Referendum: Analyzes boycotts in the 1985 military referendum in Bangladesh.

11: 2005 Egyptian Presidential Election: Details how boycotts shaped the 2005 Egyptian presidential election.

12: 2007 Syrian Presidential Election: Examines the 2007 Syrian presidential election and boycott effects.

13: 2009 South African General Election: Investigates boycotts in the 2009 South African general election.

14: 1986 Bangladeshi General Election: Discusses the impact of boycotts on the 1986 election.

15: 2009 Republic of the Congo Presidential Election: Looks at the role of boycotts in the 2009 presidential election.

16: 2005 Egyptian Constitutional Referendum: Explores boycott dynamics in the 2005 constitutional referendum.

17: 1992 Malian Parliamentary Election: Analyzes how boycotts shaped the 1992 Malian parliamentary election.

18: 1986 Bangladeshi Presidential Election: Discusses boycotts in the 1986 presidential election.

19: 2015 Belarusian Presidential Election: Looks at the effects of boycotts on the 2015 Belarusian election.

20: 2023 Cuban Parliamentary Election: Analyzes how boycotts influenced the 2023 Cuban parliamentary election.

21: Women's Suffrage in Francoist Spain and the Democratic Transition: Explores women’s suffrage in Francoist Spain and its connection to political boycotts.

Election Boycott concludes with a thoughtful analysis of the role boycotts play in democratic participation. The detailed case studies, spanning various countries and political contexts, offer valuable perspectives on how boycotts influence both electoral legitimacy and political systems.

Available since: 10/17/2024.

Print length: 167 pages.

Other books that might interest you

Shirley Chisholm in Her Own...

Zinga A. Fraser

LOOKING BEYOND HER POLITICAL SYMBOLISM TO CELEBRATE NOT ONLY WHO SHIRLEY CHISHOLM WAS BUT WHO SHE IS—A REVOLUTIONARY THINKER WITH MUCH TO TEACH US TODAY 
 
In the midst of her groundbreaking twenty-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once declared, “Everyone—with the exception of the black woman herself—has been interpreting the black woman.” Edited and introduced by Zinga A. Fraser, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words gives readers a rare opportunity to engage with the congresswoman’s powerful ideas in her own voice. 
 
Many Americans are familiar with Chisholm’s importance as the first Black woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to run for president with either major party. This long-overdue treatment of her work establishes Chisholm as an unparalleled public intellectual, powerful orator, and Black feminist both in her time and now. It introduces a new generation to one of the most impactful proponents of democracy in America. 
 
“A timely, detailed, and inspiring book that helps maintain the intellectual legacy of Shirley Chisholm. The book reveals new dimensions of the congresswoman’s politics, activism, and spirit.”—Regina King, Academy Award–winning actor, and producer and star of Shirley

Show book

The Philosophy of Social Ecology...

Murray Bookchin, Todd McGowan

What is nature? What is humanity's place in nature? And what is the relationship of society to the natural world? In an era of ecological breakdown, answering these questions has become of momentous importance for our everyday lives and for the future that we and other life-forms face. In the essays of The Philosophy of Social Ecology, Murray Bookchin confronts these questions head on: invoking the ideas of mutualism, self-organization, and unity in diversity, in the service of ever expanding freedom. 
 
 
 
Refreshingly polemical and deeply philosophical, these essays take issue with technocratic and mechanistic ways of understanding and relating to, and within, nature. More importantly, they develop a solid, historically and politically based ethical foundation for social ecology, the field that Bookchin himself created and that offers us hope in the midst of our climate catastrophe.

Show book

Legal and Political Reality -...

Zoey Fraisers

Laws and politics shape our daily lives in ways we often overlook. From the rights we have—or think we have—to the hidden forces behind political decisions, the legal and political landscape is full of complexities and contradictions. This book unpacks the reality behind legal rights, exposing how justice is not always as fair as it seems. It also dives into the dark world of political corruption, revealing how power and influence dictate global affairs. With an exploration of political ideologies and their real-world consequences, as well as a hard-hitting look at the criminal justice system, this collection provides a deep understanding of the structures that govern us. Whether you want to be more informed, more aware, or more prepared, this book will challenge what you thought you knew about law and politics. 
This book contains these titles: 
- The Shocking Truth About Legal Rights  
- The Shocking Truth About Political Corruption  
- The Shocking Truth About Political Ideologies  
- The Shocking Truth About Criminal Justice  
Get this discounted book bundle now!

Show book

Black Lives Native Lands White...

Jared Ross Hardesty

Shortly after the first Europeans arrived in seventeenth-century New England, they began to import Africans and capture the area's indigenous peoples as slaves. By the eve of the American Revolution, enslaved people comprised only about 4 percent of the population, but slavery had become instrumental to the region's economy and had shaped its cultural traditions. This story of slavery in New England has been little told. 
 
 
 
In this concise yet comprehensive history, Jared Ross Hardesty focuses on the individual stories of enslaved people, bringing their experiences to life. He also explores larger issues such as the importance of slavery to the colonization of the region and to agriculture and industry, New England's deep connections to Caribbean plantation societies, and the significance of emancipation movements in the era of the American Revolution. Thoroughly researched and engagingly written, Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds is a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of New England.

Show book

How It Feels To Be Colored Me

Zora Neale Hurston

How It Feels To Be Colored Me was first published in "The World Tomorrow" in May 1928. In this autobiographical piece that focuses on race and 1920s America, Hurston reflects on her early childhood in an all-black Florida town and her first experiences in life where she felt "different."Hurston focuses on the similarities we all share and on her own self-identity in the face of difference. "Through it all," she says, "I remain myself."

Show book

Relax Get Inspired: The Prince

Niccolo Machiavelli

Step into the ruthless and cunning world of Renaissance politics with Niccolò Machiavelli’s timeless masterpiece, "The Prince." Written in 1513 and still strikingly relevant today, this seminal work offers a pragmatic guide to power, leadership, and the art of governance. 
Machiavelli, a diplomat and political theorist, draws from his vast experience and keen observations to craft a treatise that has shaped the minds of leaders for centuries. "The Prince" lays bare the often harsh realities of political rule, advocating for pragmatism over idealism and necessity over morality. Machiavelli’s unflinching advice on statecraft, diplomacy, and military strategy has earned the work both admiration and infamy. 
Discover the enduring insights of a text that explores:The Acquisition and Maintenance of Power: Learn the essential strategies for gaining and retaining authority in a complex political landscape.Leadership and Human Nature: Delve into Machiavelli’s observations on human behavior and the qualities of effective rulers.Realpolitik: Understand the principles of practical politics where the ends justify the means. 
"The Prince" remains an essential read for anyone interested in politics, history, and the dynamics of power. Its bold and provocative ideas challenge conventional wisdom and continue to spark debate and discussion. 
Embrace the wisdom of Machiavelli and explore the depths of political strategy with "The Prince," a book that has withstood the test of time and remains a cornerstone of political literature.

Show book