Subordination or Empowerment?
African-American Leadership and the Struggle for Urban Political Power
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:11th Dec '97
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Why have Blacks won political empowerment in some cities and remained subordinated in others? Through case studies of Chicago, Gary, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, Keiser argues that electoral competition among White factions has created opportunities for Black leaders to win political empowerment and avoid subordination. In the absence of electoral competiion, Black votes become superfluous and separatist, and messianic appeals from leaders like Louis Farakhan gain resonance.
This study is marked by careful attention to detail, a sense of historical perspective, and the consistent application of concepts involving power and leadership....This solid scholarly study is recommended for all academic libraries. * Choice *
ISBN: 9780195075694
Dimensions: 239mm x 157mm x 25mm
Weight: 567g
256 pages