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Author Kanthak, Kristin

Title The diversity paradox : parties, legislatures, and the organizational foundations of representation in America / Kristin Kanthak and George Krause
Published Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012

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Description 1 online resource
Summary The authors assert that representative institutions such as legislatures face a 'diversity paradox': when the size of a minority group increases beyond mere 'tokenism' in representative institutions, it tends to create an unintended backlash toward the minority group's members
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed Apr. 19, 2012)
Subject Minorities -- Political activity -- United States
Representative government and representation -- United States
Minorities -- Political activity
Politics and government
Representative government and representation
Gender & Ethnic Studies.
Social Sciences.
Ethnic & Race Studies.
Gender Studies & Sexuality.
SUBJECT United States -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140410
Subject United States
Form Electronic book
Author Krause, George A., 1965-
ISBN 019993343X
9780199933433