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

Gaining voice : the causes and consequences of Black representation in the American states / Christopher J. Clark.

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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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.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > Legislative Branch.
African American state legislators
Legislative bodies > U.S. states
Representative government and representation > U.S. states
United States
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Table of Contents:
  • A multifaceted approach to the study of Black descriptive representation
  • Explaining Black descriptive representation in state legislatures
  • The creation of state legislative Black caucuses
  • Black seat share and policy representation in states
  • Descriptive representation and Black political involvement (with Ray Block)
  • Descriptive representation and Black public opinion toward electoral reforms.

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