Geography of US Elections

Geography of US Elections

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This map-intensive course explores the geography of US elections (both past and present), and challenge the suggestion that we are simply divided into a “Red America” and “Blue America.” It’s really much more complicated than that. Offered by Stanford’s Continuing Studies program.

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    5. The 2008 Election (November 10, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2008 102:17


    Professor Lewis discusses the geographical outcomes of the presidential, Senate, and House races in the 2008 election. (November 10, 2008)

    4. U.S. Presidential Elections from 1972 - Present (November 3, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2008 111:13


    Professor Lewis discusses the geographical history of recent presidential elections in the United States, beginning with 1972 and continuing on to 2004, which he elaborates upon extensively. (November 3, 2008)

    3. U.S. Presidential Elections from 1920 to 1996 (October 27, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2008 109:54


    Professor Lewis discusses the geographical history of recent presidential elections in the United States, beginning with 1920 and continuing on to 1996, which he elaborates upon extensively.

    2. U.S. Presidential Elections From 1789 to 1916 (October 20, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2008 107:56


    Professor Lewis discusses presidential elections from 1789 through 1916 in a geographical context. (October 20, 2008)

    1. Basic Principles of Political Geography (October 15, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2008 106:06


    Professor Lewis covers the basic principle of political geography; the "red and blue" map of the United States; different ways of mapping U.S. presidential elections; and differences in voting behavior between national elections. (October 15, 2008)

    Introduction to the Geography of United States Elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2008 3:21


    Professor Martin Lewis provides an overview of the Geography of United States Elections. (October 6, 2008)

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