{"product_id":"9780745632810","title":"African American Politics","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUS Minority Politics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAfrican American Politics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKendra King\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ International Relations \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKendra King\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of politics and the director of the Rich Foundation Urban Leadership program at Oglethorpe University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 January 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780745632810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315761115276,"sku":"9780745632810","price":32.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780745632810_848c9ca3-9210-49e4-9739-379acf25d627.jpg?v=1780146250","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780745632810","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}