In November 2000, when the now-infamous "butterfly ballot" confused crucial Florida voters during a hotly contested presidential race, the importance of well-designed ballots to a functioning democracy caught the nation's attention. Recognizing that our entire voting process - from registering to vote to following instructions at the polling place - can be almost as confusing as the Florida ballot, "Design for Democracy" builds on the lessons of 2000 by presenting innovative steps for redesigning elections in the service of ...
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In November 2000, when the now-infamous "butterfly ballot" confused crucial Florida voters during a hotly contested presidential race, the importance of well-designed ballots to a functioning democracy caught the nation's attention. Recognizing that our entire voting process - from registering to vote to following instructions at the polling place - can be almost as confusing as the Florida ballot, "Design for Democracy" builds on the lessons of 2000 by presenting innovative steps for redesigning elections in the service of citizens. Handsomely designed itself, this volume showcases adaptable design models that can improve almost every part of the election process by maximizing the clarity and usability of ballots, registration forms, posters and signs, informational brochures and guides, and even administrative materials for poll workers. "Design for Democracy" also lays out specific guidelines - covering issues of color palette, typography, and image use - that anchor the comprehensive election design system devised by the group of design specialists from whose name the book takes its title. This group's prototypes and recommendations have already been used successfully in major Illinois and Oregon elections and, collected here, are likely to spread across the country as more people become aware of the myriad benefits and broad applicability of improved election design. An essential tool for designers and election officials, lawmakers and citizens, "Design for Democracy" harnesses the power of design to increase voter confidence, promote government transparency, and, perhaps most important, create an informed electorate.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 11x8x0; University of Chicago Press, 2007; First Printing with full number line; 186pp. VG-hardcover in VG-dust jacket. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; grey cloth boards toned around spine and top edges, else only very minor wear to edges of boards; illustrations and text very good. Unclipped dust jacket toned as well, otherwise in VG condition; jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($65 price intact). Published by The University of Chicago Press, 2007. Quarto. Blue boards stamped in silver. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear. 186 pages. ISBN: 9780226470467. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.