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The Mathematics of Elections and Voting

By (author) W.D. Wallis
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Cham, Switzerland
Published: 24th Oct 2014
Dimensions: w 145mm h 237mm d 2mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN-10: 3319098098
ISBN-13: 9783319098098
Barcode No: 9783319098098
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This title takes an in-depth look at the mathematics in the context of voting and electoral systems, with focus on simple ballots, complex elections, fairness, approval voting, ties, fair and unfair voting, and manipulation techniques. The exposition opens with a sketch of the mathematics behind the various methods used in conducting elections. The reader is lead to a comprehensive picture of the theoretical background of mathematics and elections through an analysis of Condorcet's Principle and Arrow's Theorem of conditions in electoral fairness. Further detailed discussion of various related topics include: methods of manipulating the outcome of an election, amendments, and voting on small committees.In recent years, electoral theory has been introduced into lower-level mathematics courses, as a way to illustrate the role of mathematics in our everyday life. Few books have studied voting and elections from a more formal mathematical viewpoint. This text will be useful to those who teach lower level courses or special topics courses and aims to inspire students to understand the more advanced mathematics of the topic. The exercises in this text are ideal for upper undergraduate and early graduate students, as well as those with a keen interest in the mathematics behind voting and elections.

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"This concise volume is an introduction to various voting schemes and electoral systems. ... the book gives a good picture of the range of voting systems that exist and some of the reasons they are used in certain situations. It is most suitable for undergraduates with some knowledge of combinatorics and proof, who are beginning to study elections and voting." (Matthew Davis, zbMATH, Vol. 1305, 2015)