The social roots of Asian American partisanship : from political learning to partisan leanings /

Asian Americans make up the fastest growing racial group in the United States, and, as such, their votes are of intense interest to both major political parties. Historically, this diverse, pan-ethnic constituency has shown strong support for the Democratic Party, but recent election cycles have see...

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Main Author: Raychaudhuri, Tanika (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2025]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Asian Americans make up the fastest growing racial group in the United States, and, as such, their votes are of intense interest to both major political parties. Historically, this diverse, pan-ethnic constituency has shown strong support for the Democratic Party, but recent election cycles have seen an increase in Asian American votes for Republican candidates. To make sense of this trend, this book presents a new theory on how Asian Americans learn about American politics and develop partisan views. In contrast to existing theories rooted in familial influence and social exclusion, Tanika Raychaudhuri advances an explanation that emphasizes the crucial role of peer influence, a process that she calls 'social transmission.'
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197826560
0197826563