Fair and Effective Representation? Debating Electoral Reform and Minority Rights,9780847692125

Fair and Effective Representation? Debating Electoral Reform and Minority Rights

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ISBN13: 9780847692125
ISBN10: 0847692124
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-04-04
Publisher(s): Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Summary

Two experts on political representation, voting rights, and the election process debate the most pertinent issues of electoral reform and assess them in the context of the Founders' vision of representation and minority rights. Mark E. Rush and Richard L. Engstrom discuss the promises and pitfalls of electoral reform--specifically, the merits of converting from the traditional single-member district to some form of proportional representation. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Author Biography

Mark E. Rush is associate professor of politics at Washington and Lee University. Richard L. Engstrom is professor of political science at the University of New Orleans.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix
Introduction: Exploring the Last Taboo in U.S. Politics xi
Bruce E. Cain
Part I: Debating Electoral Reform and Minority Rights
The Political Thicket, Electoral Reform, and Minority Voting Rights
3(66)
Richard L. Engstrom
The Hidden Costs of Electoral Reform
69(72)
Mark E. Rush
References
121(20)
Part II: Readings
Gomillion et al. v. Lightfoot, Mayor of Tuskegee, et al., 364 U.S. 339 (1960)
141(3)
Reynolds, Judge, et al. v. Sims et al., 377 U.S. 533 (1964)
144(4)
Wright et al. v. Rockefeller, Governor of New York, et al., 376 U.S. 52 (1964)
148(4)
United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburgh, Inc., et al. v. Carey, Governor of New York, et al., 423 U.S. 945 (1975)
152(4)
City of Mobile, Alabama, et al. v. Bolden et al., 446 U.S. 55 (1980)
156(6)
Thornburg, Attorney General of North Carolina, et al. v. Gingles et al., 478 U.S. 30 (1986)
162(6)
Ruth O. Shaw, et al., Appenllants, v. Janet Reno, Attorney General, et al., 509 U.S. 630 (1993)
168(6)
Jackie Holder, etc., et al., Petitioners v. E. K. Hall, Sr., et al., 512 U.S. 874 (1994)
174(9)
Bush, Governor of Texas, et al. v. Vera et al., 517 U.S. 952 (1996)
183(2)
Index 185(4)
About the Authors 189

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