"This volume explores the role race and racism played in the Texas redistricting process and the creation and passage of the state's Voter Identification Law in 2011. The author puts forth research techniques designed to uncover racism and racist intentions even in the face of d…
This book explores congressional redistricting, the relevance of the Voting Rights Act, and the legal concept of racial purpose, focusing on the role race and racism played in the Texas redistricting process and the state's 2011Voter Identification Law. The author makes a case f…
The Almanac of American Politics is the must have resource for understanding the American political landscape. The 2020 edition includes: In-depth profiles of every governor, Senator, and House member; Updated demographic information for every state and district, including infor…
The Almanac of American Politics is the must have resource for understanding the American political landscape. The 2020 edition includes: In-depth profiles of every governor, Senator, and House member; Updated demographic information for every state and district, including infor…
The Almanac of American Politics is the must have resource for understanding the American political landscape. The 2020 edition includes: In-depth profiles of every governor, Senator, and House member; Updated demographic information for every state and district, including infor…
In this volume first published in 1993, Swain (political science and law, Vanderbilt U.) considers how the interests of African Americans are represented in the US, how they can be increasingly represented, and the role of white members of Congress. The study uses interviews wit…
Race and Redistricting in the 1990s
." . . Makes a strong contribution to the rapidly growing literature on race and redistricting ... for those seeking a more complete picture of race-conscious redistricting, with emphasis on the nuts and bolts of the process, this volumne will prove to be an important resource."…
A portrait of how the 1990's round of redistricting treated the racial and linguistic minorities that had been given special protections by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, primarily African-Americans, but also Native Americans, Asian-Americans, and those of Spanish heritage. Thro…
As a bellwether state, Florida's experiences with redistricting in 2012 highlight issues, debates, and disputes of nationwide interest. In this collection, Seth McKee gathers essays from distinguished contributors to assess recurring problems in Florida's redistricting as well a…
As a bellwether state, Florida's experiences with redistricting in 2012 highlight issues, debates, and disputes of nationwide interest. In this collection, Seth McKee gathers essays from distinguished contributors to assess recurring problems in Florida's redistricting as well a…
As a bellwether state, Florida's experiences with redistricting in 2012 highlight issues, debates, and disputes of nationwide interest. In this collection, Seth McKee gathers essays from distinguished contributors to assess recurring problems in Florida's redistricting as well a…
