Using Mathematics to Ensure Electoral Fairness

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Description

Gerrymandering is a form of redistricting in which electoral districts are manipulated for political purposes. Jim Bozeman, Professor of Mathematics at Lyndon State College, explains how mathematical formulas can spot and minimize gerrymandering in this fascinating, real-world application of mathematical principles.

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Summary

Production Date: 05/02/2013
Catalog Number: 9897
Archive Number: 9897
Series: none
Length: *0:22:59
Town: Vermont
Geography: National
Event Type: General
Content Type: Other

Airtimes

1 Monday May 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM
2 Wednesday May 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM
3 Friday May 10, 2013 at 1:30 PM
4 Sunday May 12, 2013 at 4:00 PM
5 Monday May 13, 2013 at 2:05 PM
6 Monday May 20, 2013 at 4:00 PM
7 Wednesday May 22, 2013 at 4:00 PM
8 Monday June 3, 2013 at 5:40 AM
9 Monday June 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Related Issues

Politics & Government

Related Tags

redistricting

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