{"product_id":"african-american-politics-kendra-king-9780745632810","title":"African American Politics","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kendra King\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0745632815\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780745632810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Polity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.06h x 6.47w x 0.81d","brand":"Kendra King","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44120138645759,"sku":"9780745632810","price":36.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9f0ed255-159b-4f7d-b675-cbb787ed29ef.jpg?v=1687412752","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/african-american-politics-kendra-king-9780745632810","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}