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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.

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"A soundly reasoned and persuasively argued analysis of a pressing contemporary issue."--Choice

Table of Contents
List of Figures and TablesPrefaceIntroduction3Pt. IBlack and Latino Descriptive Representation15The History of Black and Latino Representation17The Election of Black and Latino Representatives39Pt. IIBlack and Latino Substantive Representation55African-American and Latino Representation57Race and Representation72Racial Redistricting and Public Policy98The Outlook for the Future120Notes135References147Index155

The Paradox of Representation Racial

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      Publisher: Princeton University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/08/1999
      ISBN13: 9780691010106, 978-0691010106
      ISBN10: 0691010102

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "A soundly reasoned and persuasively argued analysis of a pressing contemporary issue."--Choice

      Table of Contents
      List of Figures and TablesPrefaceIntroduction3Pt. IBlack and Latino Descriptive Representation15The History of Black and Latino Representation17The Election of Black and Latino Representatives39Pt. IIBlack and Latino Substantive Representation55African-American and Latino Representation57Race and Representation72Racial Redistricting and Public Policy98The Outlook for the Future120Notes135References147Index155

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