The Unintended Consequences of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act

The Unintended Consequences of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
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Publisher : A E I Press
Total Pages : 92
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105064239200
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Book Synopsis The Unintended Consequences of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act by : Edward Blum

Download or read book The Unintended Consequences of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act written by Edward Blum and published by A E I Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book highlight the real-world consequences of the changes to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Edward Blum draws on public records, press accounts, and extensive personal interviews with state and local officials to reveal the transformation of the VRA from a law protecting voting rights to a gerrymandering tool used to further the electoral prospects of incumbent politicians of all races.


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