The Distrix Puzzle Book
Rig the election districts ... or make them fair!
150 pages
Paperback Ages: 14+ Size: 8"x5.5"x0.4" |
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The Distrix Puzzle Book contains 90 brainteasers that provide insight into America's gerrymandering problem. Challenging and fun, Distrix puzzles show how election districts can be rigged in favor of different parties and how they can be made fair.
The Distrix Puzzle Book is for puzzle buffs; people interested in politics; and high school and university instructors who want to give their students an eye-opening lesson about American politics.
The Distrix Puzzle Book is for puzzle buffs; people interested in politics; and high school and university instructors who want to give their students an eye-opening lesson about American politics.
The book's 90 puzzles are arranged in 30 trios. Each puzzle trio asks you to draw election districts for a fictional 50-50 swing state that are (A) rigged in favor of Party A, (B) rigged in favor of Party B, or (C) made fair. An example Distrix puzzle trio is shown below.
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Solution to Puzzle A:
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Solution to Puzzle B:
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Solution to Puzzle C:
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Each Distrix puzzle has two versions: basic and advanced. The advanced version (shown above) has more specific requirements and is more difficult because it asks you to favor Party A, favor Party B, or make fair districts to the maximum possible extent. The basic version asks you to do the same only to a modest extent.