The Jesse Jackson Phenomenon: The Crisis of Purpose in Afro-American Politics

by Adolph L. Reed Jr.

Book Overview

How did Jesse Jackson - who had never run in an election and had only recently registered to vote - become the black candidate for the 1984 Democratic presidential nomination? What does his campaign... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300035438
• ISBN13: 9780300035438
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.5"