| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
x, 261 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : why redistricting is important -- Population equality : how equal must districts be? -- Minorities and redistricting -- The populations are equal and minorities have not been discriminated against, now what? -- Partisan gerrymandering : all's fair in love, war, and redistricting saith the U.S. Supreme Court, but others beg to differ -- Gerrymandering in Georgia : a case study -- Looking to the future. |
| Summary |
"This authoritative overview of election redistricting at the congressional, state legislative, and local level provides offers an overview of redistricting for students and practitioners. The updated second edition pays special attention to the significant redistricting controversies of the last decade, from the Supreme Court to state courts"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Apportionment (Election law) -- United States.
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Gerrymandering -- United States.
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Apportionment (Election law) (OCoLC)fst00811773
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Gerrymandering. (OCoLC)fst00942249
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| ISBN |
9781538149652 hardcover |
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1538149656 hardcover |
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9781538149645 paperback |
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1538149648 paperback |
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9781538149638 electronic publication |
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