Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This dynamic new book from two nationally renowned scholars is the first one to comprehensively examine the African American experience in American politics. Taking the standard topics and addressing them from the African American perspective, this book goes one step further than similar books by showing readers the profound influence African Americans have had on American government and politics.
Table of Contents
Part 1. Foundations. Ch. 1. Universal freedom declared, universal freedom denied -- Ch. 2. Federalism and the limits of universal freedom -- Part 2. Political behaviorism. Ch. 3. Political culture -- Ch. 4. Political socialization -- Ch. 5. Public opinion -- Ch. 6. African Americans and the media -- Part 3. Coalitions, movements, interest groups, parties, and elections. Ch. 7. Social movements and a theory of African American coalition politics -- Ch. 8. Interest groups -- Ch. 9. Political parties -- Ch. 10. Voting behavior and elections -- Part 4. Institutions. Ch. 11. The Congress and the African American quest for universal freedom -- Ch. 12. The presidency and the African American quest for universal freedom -- Ch. 13. The Supreme Court and the African American quest for universal freedom -- Ch. 14. The bureaucracy and the African American quest for universal freedom -- Part 5. Public policy. Ch. 15. Domestic policy and the African American quest for social and economic justice -- Ch. 16. The African American quest for universal freedom and U.S. foreign policy.