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Minority Representation and the Quest for Voting Equality

Bernard N. Grofman

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This book is the most up-to-date treatment of voting rights law and the numerous controversies surrounding minority representation. Written by authors with first-hand experience in the case law, the book details the evolution of the law and precedent from 1965 forward. The authors explain the basic logic underlying the major decisions, introduce the reader to the procedures for establishing standards of representation and measuring discrimination, and discuss the major points of recent contention. In the concluding chapter, the authors address the implications of the recent developments in voting rights law for the future of representation in America.

Language: English

Pages: 188

Format: Hardcover

Release: August 28, 1992

ISBN 13: 9780521391283

Minority Representation and the Quest for Voting Equality

Bernard N. Grofman

0/5 ( ratings)

This book is the most up-to-date treatment of voting rights law and the numerous controversies surrounding minority representation. Written by authors with first-hand experience in the case law, the book details the evolution of the law and precedent from 1965 forward. The authors explain the basic logic underlying the major decisions, introduce the reader to the procedures for establishing standards of representation and measuring discrimination, and discuss the major points of recent contention. In the concluding chapter, the authors address the implications of the recent developments in voting rights law for the future of representation in America.

Language: English

Pages: 188

Format: Hardcover

Release: August 28, 1992

ISBN 13: 9780521391283

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