Subordination Or Empowerment? African-American Leadership and the Struggle for Urban Political Power

Zusatztext This study is marked by careful attention to detail, a sense of historical perspective, and the consistent application of concepts involving power and leadership....This solid scholarly study is recommended for all academic libraries. Klappentext Why have Blacks won political empowerment in some cities and remained subordinated in others? Through case studies of Chicago, Gary, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, Keiser argues that electoral competition among White factions has created opportunities for Black leaders to win political empowerment and avoid subordination. In the absence of electoral competiion, Black votes become superfluous and separatist, and messianic appeals from leaders like Louis Farakhan gain resonance. Zusammenfassung Through case studies of the cities of Chicago, Gary, Philadelphia and Atlanta in the USA, the author of this text explores why black people have won political empowerment in some areas and not others. He asserts that competition among white factions creates opportunities for black leaders.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Richard A. Keiser, Richard A. (Assistant Professor Keiser, Keiser Richard A.
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 11.12.1997
• Categoria: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Storia, politica; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Teorie politiche e storia delle idee
• EAN: 9780195075694
• ISBN: 978-0-19-507569-4
• Numero di pagine: 256
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 4 a 8 anni
• Categorie: USA, Ethnic Studies, Human Rights, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civil Rights, Political science & theory, Social discrimination & inequality, United States of America, USA, Political science and theory, Human rights, civil rights, Elections & referenda, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations, Black & Asian Studies, Elections and referenda / suffrage, Racism and racial discrimination / Anti-racism, Social discrimination and social justice, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General