Politics Study Guides Series Editor: Duncan Watts This is a series of well-written, accessible introductions to key areas of Politics courses taught at both A-level/Highers and first-year undergraduate level. Each book is structured in the same way, with all chapters including the following: . A short boxed paragraph of introduction, setting out the broad area to be explored . A brief conclusion summarising what you should have learnt . A glossary of key terms . Sample examination questions . Helpful websites . Suggestions for further reading The emphasis is on responding to student needs by producing up-to-date material written in a user-friendly style. Electoral Systems and Voting in the United Kingdom Chris Robinson A key feature of the New Labour government's constitutional reform agenda has been the introduction of a number of alternative methods of voting for both existing elections and for those to new political institutions. This book examines the workings of these various systems of elections, looking specifically at how they operate within the United Kingdom and their direct impact on representation and governance. It also considers voting behaviour in the UK, with reference to the context of the electoral system being used. In conclusion there is an attempt to discover the extent to which the introduction and operation of different electoral systems has affected voter behaviour. Key Features: . A lively and up-to-date integration of the theory and the practice of elections in the UK . Recognises the national and regional diversity of the subject matter . Reflects the needs of students studying different parts of the United Kingdom Chris Robinson is a teacher of A Level Government and Politics at Wyke Sixth Form College, Hull. He is author of Voting Behaviour and Electoral Systems (1998), AS Government and Politics: Student Guide to Unit 1 (2008) and AS Government and Politics: Student Guide t