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Book SynopsisThe process and politics of redistricting have become more complicated over the years. This volume addresses that complication through a series of theoretical, historical, and case study essays.
Trade ReviewRedistricting in the New Millennium cogently explores the most political of all institution decisions: drawing district lines. This excellent collection of essays by top-notch authors makes a fine contribution to the literature. -- John C. Green, University of Akron
Table of ContentsPart 1 Part I - Introduction: Reapportionment and Redistricting: History and Concepts Chapter 2 Introduction: Redistricting Past, Present, and Future Chapter 3 On the Systemic Consequences of Redistricting in the 1960s Chapter 4 Redistricting and Incumbency: The New Voter Effect Chapter 5 District Geography and Voters Part 6 Part II - Race and Redistricting in the Old and New Millennia Chapter 7 Race, Redistricting, and the Courts Chapter 8 From Beer to Eternity: Why Race Will Always Predominate Under the Voting Rights Act Chapter 9 Minorities and Representation in the New Millennium Part 10 Case Studies in the Old and New Millennia Chapter 11 The Art of the Dummymander: The Impact of Recent Redistrictings on the Partisan Makeup of Southern House Seats Chapter 12 The Republicans Take Control: The 2001 Redistricting in Michigan Chapter 13 All Quiet on the Western Front: Redistricting and Party Competition in California House Elections Chapter 14 Family Feud in Massachusetts: How Intra-party Dynamics Influence Redistricting Chapter 15 Iowa and the Political Consequences of Playing Redistricting Straight Part 16 Redistricting in the New Millennium: — Problems and Solutions Chapter 17 Redistricting in Texas: Institutionalization Republican Ascendancy Chapter 18 Missing the Target: The Supreme Court, "One Person, One Vote," and Partisan Gerrymandering
