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Asst. Prof. Robert Vargas examines correlation between gerrymandering and violent crime

Apr 19, 2018
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UChicago sociologist examines impact of gerrymandering on violence in Chicago Neighborhood

UChicago sociologist examines impact of gerrymandering on violence in Chicago

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Robert Vargas

Title: Neubauer Family Assistant Professor; Director of the Violence, Law, and Politics Lab

Expertise: Urban studies, Public policy

Departmental website: https://sociology.uchicago.edu/directory/robert-vargas-1

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