Redistricting: The Most Political Activity in America - Tapa blanda

There is a saying that 'History teaches us many lessons.' Dr. Bullock's book does a masterful job of tracking the history of redistricting in this country. It should be required reading for all those involved in the upcoming 2010-2012 round of redistricting. -- Kimball Brace, Election Data Services, Inc. Charles Bullock brings substantial insight into the complicated and varied redistricting process. Redistricting has been called the most partisan part of partisan politics, and Bullock elucidates why by laying out the importance of redistricting. -- Janet Box-Steffensmeier, The Ohio State University On the eve of the upcoming round of redistricting, Charles Bullock III, one of the nation's foremost experts on redistricting, has provided us with a comprehensive review of the political and legal issues involved in the districting process. -- Thomas L. Brunell, University of Texas at Dallas Bullock (Univ. of Georgia) provides a comprehensive description and analysis of redistricting and the factors that influence the 'most political activity in America.'....[B]oth scholars and laypeople would be well advised to use this work as the starting point for understanding the heated controversy of redistricting. Highly recommended. * CHOICE * In addition to serving as an excellent redistricting primer, where Bullock's book really shines is in its tracking of the ever-developing set of legal rules that govern the redistricting process and his Georgia case study. * Political Science Quarterly *

This book prepares readers for the redistricting of congressional, state legislative , and local collegial bodies. Chapters 2 through 5 cover the major factors that guide the adjustment of district lines to reflect population shifts. These chapters examine requirements for population equality, fair treatment of minorities, other elements such as compactness and respect for political boundaries and partisan considerations. The book concludes with a preview of the post-2010 redistricting.