The Paradox of Representation: Racial Gerrymandering and Minority Interests in Congress
In The Paradox of Representation David Lublin offers an unprecedented analysis of a vast range of rigorous, empirical evidence that exposes the central paradox of racial representation: Racial redistricting remains vital to the election of African Americans and Latinos but makes Congress less likely to adopt policies favored by blacks. Lublin's evidence, together with policy recommendations for improving minority representation, will make observers of the political scene reconsider the...
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"An important book on some of the most vexing questions of race and politics we currently face. David Lublin brings an honest, careful, and systematic social scientist's approach to highly charged issues that are too often ideologically debated on both left and right with little knowledge of the actual facts. The findings of this timely book will be of considerable interest not just to academics, but to policymakers, journalists, consultants, and all those interested in how America's democratic institutions can best be designed to protect minority interests while preserving majority rule."--Richard H. Pildes, University of Michigan Law School"[The Paradox of Representation] is one of the best works on the topic of race and representation in Congress. The real strength of the book is that Lublin provides a clear, dispassionate analysis of this very volatile issue, while offering his own proposals. This objective analysis is exactly what is needed to help inform the policy debate."--David T. Canon, University of Wisconsin-MadisonChoiceA soundly reasoned and persuasively argued analysis of a pressing contemporary issue.
List of Figures and TablesPrefaceIntroduction3Pt. IBlack and Latino Descriptive Representation15The History of Black and Latino Representation17The Election of Black and Latino Representatives39Pt. IIBlack and Latino Substantive Representation55African-American and Latino Representation57Race and Representation72Racial Redistricting and Public Policy98The Outlook for the Future120Notes135References147Index155
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