Black–Latino Relations in U.S. National Politics
Beyond Conflict or Cooperation

This is the first systematic study of Black–Latino intergroup relations at the national level of United States politics.

Rodney E. Hero (Author), Robert R. Preuhs (Author)

9781107030459, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 21 January 2013

266 pages, 5 b/w illus. 28 tables
23.5 x 15.7 x 1.9 cm, 0.49 kg

'This is a masterful analysis of the political science literature on blacks and Latinos at the national level. Hero and Preuhs unlock the variables that frame the complex developments between these two groups and that shape black and Latino relationships. Black-Latino Relations in U.S. National Politics will be especially important for scholars, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates, as well as political activists and public officials.' Dianne Pinderhughes, University of Notre Dame

Social science research has frequently found conflict between Latinos and African Americans in urban politics and governance, as well as in the groups' attitudes toward one another. Rodney E. Hero and Robert R. Preuhs analyze whether conflict between these two groups is also found in national politics. Based on extensive evidence on the activities of minority advocacy groups in national politics and the behavior of minority members of Congress, the authors find the relationship between the groups is characterized mainly by non-conflict and a considerable degree of independence. The question of why there appears to be little minority intergroup conflict at the national level of government is also addressed. This is the first systematic study of Black–Latino intergroup relations at the national level of United States politics.

Preface
Introduction
1. What previous research tells us about Black–Latino relations
2. Black–Latino relations in congressional testimony and the legal arena
3. Salience and congruence in policy positions: Black–Latino advocacy groups and congressional scorecards
4. Black–Latino relations in the U.S. House of Representatives
5. The role of group interests and ideology in cross-group support
6. Further explorations of Black–Latino relations and policies in natural politics
7. Conclusion.

Subject Areas: Advocacy [LASD], Pressure groups & lobbying [JPWD], Political activism [JPW], Politics & government [JP]