Redistricting and Representation : Why Competitive Elections are Bad for America

ISBN-13: 9780415964531 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 145 str.

Brunell Thomas; Thomas L. Brunell

Opis

Argues that competition in general elections is not the 'sine qua non' of healthy democracy, and that it in fact contributes to the low levels of approval of Congress and its members. This book makes the case for a radical departure from traditional approaches to redistricting.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Theories of Democracy and Representation  3. Voters Prefer to Win Elections  4. Modern Redistricting Principles  5. Beneficial Effects of Packed Districts  6. Addressing Critiques of Packed Districts  7. Conclusion

O autorze

Thomas L. Brunell is associate professor of political science at The University of Texas at Dallas.