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The Politics of Presence
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In this paper, the authors discuss race-conscious districting in the USA and Canada and the Politics of Inclusion, from a politics of ideas to a Politics of Presence, and discuss loose ends and larger ambitions.Abstract:
1. From a Politics of Ideas to a Politics of Presence? 2. Political Equality and Fair Representation 3. Quotas for Women 4. Race-Conscious Districting in the USA 5. Canada and the Politics of Inclusion 6. Deliberation, Accountability, and Interest 7. Loose Ends and Larger Ambitionsread more
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