Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction: Race Representatives Or "Responsible Legislators''?; 2. Agenda-Setting and the Representation Of Black Interests; 3. Race, Representation, And Committee Assignments; 4. African American Political Incorporation: A View From The States; 5. Race and Peer Evaluations of African American Legislators: A Case Study; 6. Conclusion; Appendix: Appendix to Chapter 3; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Summary
Has black inclusion in the political process changed political institutions and led to more black influence in the governmental process? How do African American legislators balance racial interests with broader issues of government? And how is their effectiveness subjectively perceived and objectively evaluated?In one of the first book-length studies to analyze the behavior of African American state legislators in multiple legislative sessions across five states, Kerry Haynie has compiled a wealth of valuable data that reveals the dynamics and effectiveness of black participation
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-142) and index
