Electoral participation in a South Indian context

Book Details

• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• Language: English
• Published Year: 1975
• Pages: 251
• Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

Electoral Participation in South India by David J. Elkins provides a detailed and insightful study of the factors influencing electoral participation in South India. Unlike traditional approaches that focus on individual voting decisions, Elkins expands the scope to include the broader social, economic, and political forces at play across various regions of South India.

The book examines how interpersonal networks, social structures, caste organization, party competition, and other contextual factors contribute to variations in electoral participation across districts, states, and regions. Elkins introduces a model of social structure and political change that sheds new light on urbanization, social mobilization, and political development. One of the key insights is that traditional forms of social organization, rather than being replaced by modern political institutions, often adapt to the evolving political landscape.

In addition to its substantive contributions to understanding electoral participation, the book also serves as a practical guide. The appendices provide valuable data sources and insights into the methodology of Indian electoral research, making it a useful resource for scholars and researchers in the field.