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Gaining voice : the causes and consequences of Black representation in the American states /

This book examines the causes and consequences of black representation in state legislatures. African Americans have a troubled history when it comes to wielding political power. This reality makes it important to consider the factors that increase their presence in state government. This book shows...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Clark, Christopher J., 1983- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]
Subjects:
African American state legislators.
African Americans > United States > Politics and government > States.
Representative government and representation > United States > States.
Legislative bodies > United States > States.
Demography > Political aspects > United States > States.
U.S. states > Population > Political aspects.
Noirs américains > États-Unis > États > Politique et gouvernement.
Gouvernement représentatif > États-Unis > États.
Démographie > Aspect politique > États-Unis > États.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > Legislative Branch.
African American state legislators
Legislative bodies > U.S. states
Representative government and representation > U.S. states
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book examines the causes and consequences of black representation in state legislatures. African Americans have a troubled history when it comes to wielding political power. This reality makes it important to consider the factors that increase their presence in state government. This book shows that there is more to explaining black representation than the presence of black people; instead institutional traits also affect the racial composition of legislatures. Surprisingly, Clark finds that black political involvement and political attitudes hinge on the proportion of African Americans m.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 248 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0190933577
9780190933579
9780190933593
0190933593