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摘要

Similar in approach, presentation, tone, and content to its highly regarded predecessors, Atlas of the 2008 Elections and Atlas of the 2012 Elections, this volume gathers the perspectives of geography professors and advanced geography graduate students to analyze the primaries leading up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the campaigns, and the state, local, and national elections. The result is a comprehensive, clearly and objectively written, and fascinating work. More than 100 figures and 17 tables of astounding quality pack an incredible amount of information. Accompanying these colorful visuals are short essays that astutely interpret data. The work concludes with a brief discussion on how the current geography of voting and demographic patterns might affect the major parties in the 2020 elections. Seven chapters focus on presidential results, with one section devoted to congressional elections, and another covering state and local elections and referendums. Most chapters include references, and the detailed index serves as a helpful finding aid. VERDICT A bonanza for undergraduates in particular, as well as high school students and general readers with a keen interest in politics, and even political and government professionals. A must-have.