Minority Representation and the Quest for Voting Equality - Couverture souple

Grofman, Bernard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521477646 ISBN 13 : 9780521477642

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This book provides an up-to-date analysis of American voting rights law and the numerous controversies surrounding minority representation.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book provides an up-to-date analysis of American 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 onwards. The authors explain the 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 conclusion, they address the implications of recent developments in voting rights law for the future of representation in America.

Revue de presse

' ... this book should be read for its depth of insight and understanding of the judicial role in protecting the voting rights and effective political participation of minorities. On these grounds, I highly commend the authors, and recommend this useful book.' Public Choice

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521477646
• ISBN 13: 9780521477642
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 188
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Avery; https://www.avery.fr/; ; chemin des peupliers 27; Dardilly; France