{"product_id":"who-moved-my-vote","title":"Who Moved My Vote?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Moved My Vote? Digging through Indian Electoral Data\u003c\/strong\u003e by Yugank Goyal and Arun Kumar Kaushik examines how India's electoral system translates votes into political power. Using data from national and state elections, the book explores the mechanics of the first-past-the-post system, highlighting how electoral outcomes can differ from the distribution of votes and encouraging readers to think critically about the functioning of representative democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in electoral analysis rather than opinion, the book investigates patterns within election data to explain how mandates are shaped, where disparities can arise and why the authors argue that India's electoral process merits closer examination. It is an insightful read for anyone interested in politics, public policy and electoral systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors analyse election results from across India to demonstrate how votes are converted into legislative representation. Through statistical evidence and electoral data, they discuss how parties with fewer votes can sometimes secure greater political power under the first-past-the-post model, and how the relationship between vote share and seat share can vary significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond election outcomes, the book examines broader questions about electoral competitiveness, proportionality and the interpretation of political trends. By exploring the strengths and limitations of the current system, it offers readers a data-driven perspective on how electoral mandates are produced and why the authors believe reforms deserve consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow India's first-past-the-post electoral system operates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of national and state election data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between vote share and political representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow electoral competitiveness and proportionality can be measured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights into the rise and decline of political parties through electoral data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe authors' arguments for examining reforms to the electoral process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian politics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of political science and public policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers exploring electoral systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in election data and democratic processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Moved My Vote? Digging through Indian Electoral Data\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a thoughtful, data-focused examination of India's electoral system. By combining statistical analysis with accessible explanations, it encourages readers to better understand how elections shape democratic representation and public governance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yugank Goyal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534063194387,"sku":"BY36.69","price":470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/who-moved-my-vote","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}