The Unintended Consequences of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
Author | : Edward Blum |
Publisher | : A E I Press |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-13 | : STANFORD:36105064239200 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
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.