Behind the Mule
Race and Class in African-American Politics
Political scientists and social choice theorists often assume that economic diversification within a group produces divergent political beliefs and behaviors. Michael Dawson demonstrates, however, that the growth of a black middle class has left race as the dominant influence on African- American politics. Les mer
Political scientists and social choice theorists often assume that economic diversification within a group produces divergent political beliefs and behaviors. Michael Dawson demonstrates, however, that the growth of a black middle class has left race as the dominant influence on African- American politics. Why have African Americans remained so united in most of their political attitudes? To account for this phenomenon, Dawson develops a new theory of group interests that emphasizes perceptions of "e;linked fates"e; and black economic subordination.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Princeton University Press
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 248
- ISBN
- 9780691212982
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020