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Focusing on the challenges of representation in American democracy, the book examines the implications of winner-take-all elections, which often lead to the underrepresentation of minorities. It critiques the reliance on majority-minority districts and explores alternative voting methods like cumulative voting and proportional representation. Through empirical evidence, the author demonstrates their effectiveness and adaptability, emphasizing the importance of an effective vote in a diversifying society. The work advocates for a more inclusive political landscape that better reflects America's demographic changes.
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Right to Representation: Proportional Election Systems for the 21, Kathleen Barber
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Right to Representation: Proportional Election Systems for the 21
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kathleen Barber
- Publisher
- Ohio State University Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 211
- ISBN13
- 9780814250587
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on the challenges of representation in American democracy, the book examines the implications of winner-take-all elections, which often lead to the underrepresentation of minorities. It critiques the reliance on majority-minority districts and explores alternative voting methods like cumulative voting and proportional representation. Through empirical evidence, the author demonstrates their effectiveness and adaptability, emphasizing the importance of an effective vote in a diversifying society. The work advocates for a more inclusive political landscape that better reflects America's demographic changes.