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The Paradox of Representation. Racial Gerrymandering and Minority Interests in Congress.
David Lublin
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Paperback. Offers an analysis of rigorous, empirical evidence that exposes the central paradox of racial representation. Using data on representatives elected to Congress between 1972 and 1994, this work examines the link between the racial composition of a congressional district and its representative's race as well as ideology. Num Pages: 176 pages, 28 line illus. 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL1; JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 257.
In The Paradox of Representation David Lublin offers an unprecedented analysis of a vast range of rigorous, empirical evidence that exposes the central paradox of racial representation: Racial redistricting remains vital to the election of African Americans and Latinos but makes Congress less likely to adopt policies favored by blacks. Lublin's evidence, together with policy recommendations for improving minority representation, will make observers of the political scene reconsider the avenues to fair representation. Using data on all representatives elected to Congress between 1972 and 1994, Lublin examines the link between the racial composition of a congressional district and its representative's ... Read more
In The Paradox of Representation David Lublin offers an unprecedented analysis of a vast range of rigorous, empirical evidence that exposes the central paradox of racial representation: Racial redistricting remains vital to the election of African Americans and Latinos but makes Congress less likely to adopt policies favored by blacks. Lublin's evidence, together with policy recommendations for improving minority representation, will make observers of the political scene reconsider the avenues to fair representation. Using data on all representatives elected to Congress between 1972 and 1994, Lublin examines the link between the racial composition of a congressional district and its representative's ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691010106
SKU
V9780691010106
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About David Lublin
David Lublin is Assistant Professor in the Department of Government and International Studies at the University of South Carolina.
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"A soundly reasoned and persuasively argued analysis of a pressing contemporary issue."
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