{"product_id":"african-american-politics-hardback-9780745632803","title":"African American Politics (Hardback) 9780745632803","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAfrican American Politics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKendra King (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745632803, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 November 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18 x 2.5 cm, 0.599 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAfrican American Politics\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMark Sawyer, University of California\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfrican-American Politics\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmongst the key topics covered are:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003esymbolic versus substantive politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe impact of race on socio-economic status\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe post -Civil Rights leadership vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe rise of Black Conservatism and \"New Black Politics\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe political significance of Black Mega-Churches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe emergence of \"Hip Hop\" as an alternative political voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe future of African - American Politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor more information and resources visit the accompanying series website: \u003cb\u003ewww.politybooks.com\/minoritypol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 African Americans and Democracy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 African Americans and Dollars \u0026amp; Sense\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 African Americans and Voting Behavior\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 African Americans and Congress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 African Americans and the President\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 African Americans and the Judiciary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 African Americans and Political Parties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 African Americans and Interest Groups\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 African Americans and the Civil Rights Movement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 African Americans and the Black Church\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 African Americans and the Politics of Hip Hop\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Where Do We Go From Here?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorks Cited\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52406615048472,"sku":"9780745632803","price":49.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745632803.jpg?v=1784140822","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/african-american-politics-hardback-9780745632803","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}