Abstract……………………………………………………
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Collaboration Between Political Science Faculty
Member and GIS Librarian……………………………...
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The Assignment: When and Where Will Texas Latinos
Take Over In Texas?...........................................................
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Background on Texas and Latino Politics………………
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Murdock et al’s Demographic Projections……………...
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Online Mapping & Spatial Reserves…………………….
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How Students Completed the Assignment………………
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Student Reaction to the Assignment……………………..
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Further Uses…………………………………………......... 14
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Appendix A—Presenters Biographical Sketches………
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Appendix B—Sample Maps……………………………...
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