To assure pride and confidence in the electoral process : report of the National Commission on Federal Election Reform /

Although this volume's principal purpose is to deliver and explain the National Commission on Federal Election Reform's 13 recommendations for improving voting participation and election administration, it is the well-researched appendixes that provide the most value for scholars. Almost one-third of the book is devoted to the Task Force on the Federal Election System's report. Coordinated by John Mark Hansen, it assembles and synthesizes the key aspects of each state's electoral system and the chief consequences flowing from the current structure. Its 35 tables, each clearly constructed and lucidly presented, include some real gems, especially in detailing registration requirements and absentee voting procedures. Another one-third covers constitutional and federal electoral law, giving an up-to-date legal perspective on the key issues. Given the US's dismal performance on voting turnout and its Florida-spotlighted problems with accurate counting, this volume is recommended for all libraries. ^BSumming Up: Highly recommended. All levels. E. T. Jones University of Missouri--St. Louis