Black-Latino relations in U.S. national politics : beyond conflict or cooperation /

Social science research has frequently found conflict between Latinos and African Americans in urban politics and governance, as well as in the groups' attitudes toward one another. Rodney E. Hero and Robert R. Preuhs analyze whether conflict between these two groups is also found in national p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hero, Rodney E., 1953-
Other Authors: Preuhs, Robert R., 1970-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1. What previous research tells us about Black-Latino relations
  • 2. Black-Latino relations in congressional testimony and the legal arena
  • 3. Salience and congruence in policy positions: Black-Latino advocacy groups and congressional scorecards
  • 4. Black-Latino relations in the U.S. House of Representatives
  • 5. The role of group interests and ideology in cross-group support
  • 6. Further explorations of Black-Latino relations and policies in natural politics
  • 7. Conclusion.