Behind the Mule: Race and Class in African-American Politics

摘要: Political scientists and social choice theorists often assume that economic diversification within a group produces divergent political beliefs behaviors. Michael Dawson demonstrates, however, the growth of black middle class has left race as dominant influence on African- American politics. Why have African Americans remained so united in most their attitudes? To account for this phenomenon, develops new theory interests emphasizes perceptions "linked fates" subordination.Political subordination.