African American Politics / Edition 1

African American Politics / Edition 1

by Kendra King
ISBN-10:
0745632815
ISBN-13:
9780745632810
Pub. Date:
01/11/2010
Publisher:
Polity Press
ISBN-10:
0745632815
ISBN-13:
9780745632810
Pub. Date:
01/11/2010
Publisher:
Polity Press
African American Politics / Edition 1

African American Politics / Edition 1

by Kendra King
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Overview

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 Politics

This 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


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780745632810
Publisher: Polity Press
Publication date: 01/11/2010
Series: US Minority Politics , #6
Edition description: Revised
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 African Americans and Democracy

Chapter 3 African Americans and Dollars & Sense

Chapter 4 African Americans and Voting Behavior

Chapter 5 African Americans and Congress

Chapter 6 African Americans and the President

Chapter 7 African Americans and the Judiciary

Chapter 8 African Americans and Political Parties

Chapter 9 African Americans and Interest Groups

Chapter 10 African Americans and the Civil Rights Movement

Chapter 11 African Americans and the Black Church

Chapter 12 African Americans and the Politics of Hip Hop

Chapter 13 Where Do We Go From Here?

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