The Political Battle over Congressional Redistricting by William J. Miller (Editor); Jeremy D. Walling (Editor)
John Engler, former Governor of Michigan, once claimed that redistricting is one of the purest actions a legislative body can take. Academicians and political leaders alike, however, have regularly debated the ideal way by to redistrict national and state legislatures. Rather than being the pure process that Governor Engler envisioned, redistricting has led to repeated court battles waged on such traditional democratic values as one person, one vote, and minority rights. Instead of being an opportunity to help ensure maximum representation for the citizens, the process has become a cat and mouse game in many states with citizen representation seemingly the farthest idea from anyone's mind. From a purely political perspective, those in power in the state legislature at the time of redistricting largely act like they have unilateral authority to do as they please. In this volume, contributors discuss why such an assumption is concerning in the modern political environment.
Call Number: JK1341 P65 2013
ISBN: 9780739169834
Publication Date: 2013-06-07
Drawing the Lines: Constraints on Partisan Gerrymandering in U.S. Politics by
Discusses perceptions and misperceptions of partisan redistricting, redistricting and partisan bias, implications for redistricting reform, and more.
Call Number: JK1341 .S39 2017ISBN: 9781501707780Publication Date: 2017-01-01
The Realist's Guide to Redistricting: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls by
Following the 2010 census, every state will undertake the often contentious process of redistricting. Though some principles remain constant, much has changed in the decade since the last round of redistricting. This practical handbook is written by some of the most seasoned experts in the field. It walks you through the fundamentals of redistricting law and will help you identify the legal pitfalls that may lie ahead.
Call Number: KF4905 R39 2010ISBN: 9781604427837Publication Date: 2011-08-16
