Political parties and elections in perspective

This book is a collection of selected texts by authors intended for those seeking to research political parties, elections, and political participation in greater depth. It presents different perspectives and issues on the same topic, with the authors aiming to offer new insights and provide a better understanding of the subject, using diverse data sources and methods. The intention is to contribute to the themes addressed in this work being seen as objects of interdisciplinary research, not limited to political science. The authors and studies come from several higher education institutions in Brazil. The work to organize this book was carried out in Curitiba, Paraná, by researchers, academics, and professors from the Uninter International University Center, the Federal University of Paraná, and the Campos de Andrade University Center. Contributions were made by researchers from Porto Alegre, from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul; from Aracaju, from the Federal University of Sergipe; and from Grande Dourados, from the Federal University of Grande Dourados, in Mato Grosso do Sul.