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Shape and the Definition of Parliamentary Constituencies

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  • R.J. Johnston

    (Department of Geography, University of Sheffield)

  • D.J. Rossiter

    (Department of Geography, University of Sheffield)

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  • R.J. Johnston & D.J. Rossiter, 1981. "Shape and the Definition of Parliamentary Constituencies," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 18(2), pages 219-223, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:18:y:1981:i:2:p:219-223
    DOI: 10.1080/00420988120080381
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    1. Taylor, Peter J., 1973. "A New Shape Measure for Evaluating Electoral District Patterns," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 67(3), pages 947-950, September.
    2. D J Rossiter & R J Johnston, 1981. "Program GROUP: The Identification of All Possible Solutions to a Constituency-Delimitation Problem," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 13(2), pages 231-238, February.
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