Divisible Republic

This revised edition of "The Divisible Republic" analyzes the change in black political life in the US since the 1970s. It includes updated statistics and looks at the changes in black electoral politics.

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This edition includes updated statistics as well as increased attention to the changes in black electoral politics, specifically the Black Political Caucus in the house of representatives. Dr Holden was among the first to predict the shift in black politics from the politics of protest to electoral politics. He now goes back and analyzes the changes in black political life in the US. This book should be of use to students and scholars of black politics, African American studies, racial and minority politics and American politics.