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Jigsaw puzzle politics in the Sunshine State

Title
Jigsaw puzzle politics in the Sunshine State [electronic resource] / edited by Seth C. McKee ; foreword by David R. Colburn and Susan A. MacManus.
Publication
Gainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, [2015]

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Details

Additional Authors
  • McKee, Seth Charles, 1974-
  • Colburn, David R.
  • MacManus, Susan A.
Description
1 online resource (xix, 345 pages) : illustrations.
Summary
As a bellwether state, Florida's experiences with redistricting in 2012 highlight issues, debates, and disputes of nationwide interest. In this collection, Seth McKee gathers essays from distinguished contributors to assess recurring problems in Florida's redistricting as well as new controversies.
Series Statement
Florida government and politics
Uniform Title
Jigsaw puzzle politics in the Sunshine State (Online)
Subject
  • Apportionment (Election law) > Florida
  • Election districts > Florida
  • Political culture > Florida
  • Florida > Politics and government
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-330) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
Introduction: Redistricting in Florida / Seth C. McKee -- Part I: Process -- Before the lines are drawn : congressional apportionment in Florida / Jeffrey W. ladewig -- New rules for an old Florida game : the 2012 legislative and congressional redistricting process / Aubrey Jewett -- The law and politics of Florida redistricting in state and federal court / Mark Jonathan McKenzie -- Part II: Politics -- Drawing the line : public support for amendments 5 and 6 / Joseph T. Eagleton and Daniel A. Smith -- Redistricting in Florida : loud voices from the grassroots / Susan A. MacManus, Joanna M. Cheshire, Tifini L. Hill, and Susan C. Schuler -- Paradoxes of political reform : congressional redistricting in Florida / Micah Altman and Michael P. McDonald -- Part III: Effects -- Running with uncertainty : candidate emergence during redistricting in Florida / Cherie D. Maestas and Travis A. Braidwood -- The participatory consequences of Florida redistricting / Danny Hayes, M. V. Hood III, and Seth C. McKee -- Elections in a brave new world : reform, redistricting, and the battle for the 2012 legislature / Jonathan Winburn -- Effects of redistricting in congressional elections / Charles S. Bullock III -- Conclusion : the never-ending story / Seth C. McKee.
LCCN
2015003594
OCLC
ssj0001519409
Title
Jigsaw puzzle politics in the Sunshine State [electronic resource] / edited by Seth C. McKee ; foreword by David R. Colburn and Susan A. MacManus.
Imprint
Gainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, [2015]
Series
Florida government and politics
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-330) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
McKee, Seth Charles, 1974-
Colburn, David R.
MacManus, Susan A.
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