African Americans in White Suburbia: Social Networks and Political Behavior

by Ernest McGowen III, Ernest McGowen, Ernest McGowen III

Book Overview

Despite decades of progress, African Americans living in largely white affluent suburbs still often find themselves caught between the two worlds of race and class. High economic status has afforded them considerable employment opportunities and political resources--but not necessarily neighbors, coworkers, or local candidates or office holders who share or even understand their concerns. How does such an environment affect the political behavior...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700624171
• ISBN13: 9780700624171
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"