TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Gerald R. Webster, professor of geography at The University of Alabama, recently received the Research Honors Award from the Southeastern Division Association of American Geographers (SEDAAG).
Webster’s research focuses on political geography, Southern politics and electoral districting. He is nationally recognized as one of the top authorities on the geography of American politics and government, and as a leading expert on the political geography of the South. He has offered expert testimony in court numerous times, including before the Supreme Court on the issue of electoral redistricting.
Webster has authored or co-authored more than 70 articles, textbook chapters, book reviews and monographs. His work has been featured in a range of journals, including Professional Geographer, Journal of Geography, Political Geography, Geographical Review, Growth and Change, Government and Policy, Social Science Quarterly, Social Science Journal, Cities, Historical Geography, Southeastern Geographer and others. He has also served as guest editor and co-guest editor for Southeastern Geographer.
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