Black and Latino/a Politics: Issues in Political Development in the United States by William E. Nelson, Jr. and Jessica Lavariega Monforti
Twenty distinguished scholars contributed articles to this groundbreaking anthology. According to Jessica Lavariega Monforti, this anthology demonstrates how "African Americans and Latinos have shaped the political, economic, and social fabric of the United States." She continues, "The processes of governance, the distribution of political power and resources in society, and the emergence and movement of ideas in this country have been profoundly influenced by the existence, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors of Latinos and Blacks. In other words, Blacks and Latinos have been active participants in the political development of this nation-state and the political institutions therein."
The major themes of this book include the following:
- The Myths and Realities of Black and Latino/a Politics
- Group Identity: A Fundamental Contribution
- Political Mobilization, Empowerment, and Incorporation
- Processes and Institutions of Sociopolitical Development
- The Viability of Biracial/Bicultural Coalitions
- The Future: Where Are We Going?
