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Title: Mapping Congress

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Publication Year: 2014

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Abstract: Historians are increasingly coming to believe that space matters. From claims that "geography is destiny" to the long-held belief that "all politics is local," understanding the implications of space--the spatial turn--is becoming central to the study of history. Understanding the changing nature of politics in this country since the eighteenth century has involved detailed temporal analysis of voting patterns, demographics, etc. at various scales. In order to efficiently conduct such research, relevant and readily available historical resources are a necessity. Through the use of GIS resources, we are making the transition from analog to digital data. This research allows us to analyze large amounts of historical data from a spatial perspective. The purpose of this project is to make available user-friendly U.S. Congressional historical data and create resources that advance the understanding of the interaction between space and politics in American history.

Url: https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/bitstream/handle/10919/50680/vaughan_poster.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

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Authors: Vaughan, Matthew; Rouzer, Sarah

Publisher: Virginia Tech

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