One Person, No Vote. How All Voters Are Not Treated Equally
Description
In this incisive examination of American democracy, the authors reveal how voting rights have been unevenly applied—showing that “one person, one vote” has not always meant equal power at the ballot box. Through historical and contemporary analysis, the book traces the forces that shape voter access, from policy and legal battles to the lived realities of communities facing barriers to participation. It explores themes of racial justice, civic equality, and the ongoing struggle to protect democratic legitimacy in the face of suppression and disenfranchisement. Written with clarity and urgency, the authors’ accessible, research-driven approach makes complex political history understandable while underscoring why fair voting remains a defining moral and constitutional issue.
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paperback
Bloomsbury YA
Published Jul 6, 2021
288 pages
ISBN: 9781547604982
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
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