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One Person, No Vote

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Carol Anderson

One Person, No Vote

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 21st century

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

One Person, No Vote by Carol Anderson examines how Republican-led state governments exploit a weakened Voting Rights Act to manipulate elections, focusing on post-Reconstruction voter suppression, legislative and legal maneuvers like voter ID laws and roll purges, and gerrymandering to disadvantage voters of color and Democrats, revealing systemic efforts to restrict democratic participation.

Informative

Unnerving

Challenging

Mysterious

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.6

3,952 ratings

91%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Carol Anderson's One Person, No Vote provides a compelling examination of voter suppression tactics in the United States. Praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative, the book is both informative and persuasive. Critics note, however, that its passionate tone may alienate some readers. Overall, it’s a vital and timely work on democracy and civil rights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One Person, No Vote?

Readers who would enjoy One Person, No Vote by Carol Anderson are those interested in civil rights, social justice, and American history. Fans of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Ari Berman's Give Us the Ballot will find Anderson's exploration of voter suppression compelling and informative.

4.6

3,952 ratings

91%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 21st century

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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