Redistricting: A Manual for Analysts, Practitioners, and Citizens
This comprehensive manual provides a user-oriented overview of U.S. Census data and demographic methods for redistricting applications. It addresses current issues and concerns accompanying the creation, adjustment, and evaluation of election districts an
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stricting: A Manual for Analysts, Practitioners, and Citizens
Redistricting: A Manual for Analysts, Practitioners, and Citizens
Peter A. Morrison • Thomas M. Bryan
Redistricting: A Manual for Analysts, Practitioners, and Citizens
Peter A. Morrison Peter A. Morrison & Associates Nantucket, MA, USA
Thomas M. Bryan Bryan GeoDemographics Midlothian, VA, USA
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Advance praise for . . . Redistricting: A Manual for Analysts, Practitioners, and Citizens by Peter A. Morrison and Thomas M. Bryan (Revised: August 23, 2019) “As a litigator who advises local governments on redistricting matters, this book is an essential resource.” John A. Safarli, Partner, Floyd, Pflueger & Ringer, P.S., Seattle, WA * * * “A valuable primer for those who will participate in redistricting. Provides those new to the highly-charged work of drawing districts an understanding of what is at stake, what options exist and the pitfalls to avoid.” Professor Charles S. Bullock, III, University of Georgia (author of Redistricting: The Most Political Activity in America) * * *
“A meticulously researched, well-structured and informative foray into the nuts and bolts of the redistricting process. . .Will aid the bench and bar, public officials, and those elected and appointed citizens who are entrusted with the heavy responsibilities of redistricting from start to finish. Lives up to its name as a pragmatic guide for those involved in the redistricting process, be they demographic experts, statistical analysts, election law attorneys, litigants, o
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