African American legislators in the American states /
Has black inclusion in the political process changed political institutions and led to more black influence in the governmental process? How do African American legislators balance racial interests with broader issues of government? And how is their effectiveness subjectively perceived and objective...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Columbia University Press,
2001.
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| Series: | Power, conflict, and democracy.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this title online (unlimited users allowed) |
Table of Contents:
- Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction: Race Representatives Or "Responsible Legislators''?; 2. Agenda-Setting and the Representation Of Black Interests; 3. Race, Representation, And Committee Assignments; 4. African American Political Incorporation: A View From The States; 5. Race and Peer Evaluations of African American Legislators: A Case Study; 6. Conclusion; Appendix: Appendix to Chapter 3; Notes; Bibliography; Index.