The Cartography of a Census
A national census is far more than a simple headcount; it's one of the most ambitious cartographic projects a country can undertake. From drawing maps to count nomadic tribes in…
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Gerrymander: Drawing to Win an Election
** Look at a map of U.S. congressional districts and you might find some bizarre shapes resembling everything from earmuffs to praying mantises. This isn't accidental; it's the result of…