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Legislative districting by computer
Author(s) -
Gearhart Burton C.,
Liittschwager John M.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830140510
Subject(s) - redistricting , legislature , computer science , computer program , process (computing) , gerrymandering , operations research , programming language , software engineering , engineering , political science , law , politics , democracy
A system for legislative redistricting by computer simulation is described. Included is a discussion of the algorithmic logic used in the main districting program, computer implementation of the algorithm, and supporting programs useful throughout the entire redistricting process. This system was developed as a result of using computer redistricting algorithms in Iowa sub districting activities.
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