African American Politics

AvKendra King

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

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 politicsthe impact of race on socio-economic statusthe post -Civil Rights leadership vacuumthe rise of Black Conservatism and "New Black Politics"the political significance of Black Mega-Churchesthe emergence of "Hip Hop" as an alternative political voicethe 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.For more information and resources visit the accompanying series website: www.politybooks.com/minoritypol

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-11-27
Mått:170 x 244 x 20 mm
Vikt:442 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:US Minority Politics
Antal sidor:288
Upplaga:1
Förlag:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:9780745632810

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Mer om författaren

Kendra King is associate professor of politics and the director of the Rich Foundation Urban Leadership program at Oglethorpe University.

Recensioner i media

"African American Politics is likely to be a very useful volume for students and for general readers seeking a context for understanding the Obama election and contemporary racial politics. The book elegantly melds mainstream political science ideas and topics with innovative themes, a sophisticated historical consciousness, and continued demonstration of the ways in which African American politics is, and is not, American politics tout court."—Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University"Kendra King's text captures the complex interaction between African Americans and US political institutions. It provides a deep understanding of the hopes and dreams of a population often left on the outside of American democracy and how that experience is critical to understanding American political institutions and politics. Students of African American politics in particular and American politics in general will be well served by reading this text."—Mark Sawyer, University of California

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 African Americans and DemocracyChapter 3 African Americans and Dollars & SenseChapter 4 African Americans and Voting BehaviorChapter 5 African Americans and CongressChapter 6 African Americans and the PresidentChapter 7 African Americans and the JudiciaryChapter 8 African Americans and Political PartiesChapter 9 African Americans and Interest GroupsChapter 10 African Americans and the Civil Rights MovementChapter 11 African Americans and the Black ChurchChapter 12 African Americans and the Politics of Hip HopChapter 13 Where Do We Go From Here?GlossaryWorks Cited