| African American Politics Contributor(s): King, Kendra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0745632807 ISBN-13: 9780745632803 Publisher: Polity Press OUR PRICE: $74.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 324.089 |
| LCCN: 2010277283 |
| Series: Us Minority Politics |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 7.14" W x 9.71" (1.29 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: African-American Politics is a cutting-edge introduction to the political successes, failures, and persistent challenges of African-American political participation in the United States. Exploring both historic and present day political phenomena, the book draws on a wide range of sources, including U.S. Census data, Gallup Polls, landmark court opinions, speeches and first-hand interviews to provide the reader with a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute analysis of what often appear to be irreconcilable differences between the American political system and one of its most historically subjugated constituency groups.Amongst the key topics covered are: * symbolic versus substantive politics* the impact of race on socio-economic status* the post -Civil Rights leadership vacuum* the rise of Black Conservatism and New Black Politics* the political significance of Black Mega-Churches* the emergence of Hip Hop as an alternative political voice* the future of African - American PoliticsThis book will be essential reading for students of American and minority politics, African - American studies and related disciplines. It will serve as a catalyst for dialogue for anyone interested in the role of African Americans in contemporary US political life. |