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 "linked fates" and black economic subordination.
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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 "linked fates" and black economic subordination.
Imprint | Princeton University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 1995 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | July 1995 |
Authors | Michael C. Dawson |
Dimensions | 254 x 197 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 248 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-02543-8 |
Barcode | 9780691025438 |
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LSN | 0-691-02543-6 |