Jesse Jackson

This volume assembles prominent political scientists, sociologists, economists, historians, anthropologists, theologians, and journalists to examine the intricacies of the ground-breaking 1984 campaign for president by Jesse Jackson. The contributors study the campaign in a broad social and cultural context that helps to explain the campaign's strengths and weaknesses. The book's interdiscilinary approach reveals the economic, sociological, and political ramifications of the first serious run for the presidency by an African-American.

Acknowledgments Introduction: Politics and Race in the South by Robert P. Steed, Laurence W. Moreland, and Tod A. Baker Part I: The Pre-1965 Historical Context The History of Black Political Participation to 1985 by Frederick D. Wright White Violence and the Civil Rights Movement by David C. Colby The Democratic Presidency and Voting Rights in the Second Reconstruction by Mark Stern Part II: Black Participation in Southern Politics: Mass and Elite Blacks and the 1984 Elections in the South: Racial Polarization and Regional Congruence by Linda F. Williams Black Voter Registration in the South: Hypotheses and Occurences by Mark Stern Black Party Activists: A Profile by Laurence W. Moreland, Robert P. Steed, and Tod A. Baker The Transformation of the Role of Black Ministers and Black Political Organizations in Louisiana Politics by Charles D. Hadley Blacks' Political Representation in Rural Mississippi by Theodore J. Davis Jr. Part III: Southern Politics and the 1984 Presidential Campaign of Jesse Jackson Win, Jesse, Win: A Test of Models of Race and Vote by Douglas D. Ross and Paul J. Steckler Reactions to the Jackson Candidacy Among Southern Black Democratic Party Activists by E. Lee Bernick and Charles L. Prysby Jesse Jackson and the Southern White Electorate in 1984 by David O. Sears, Jack Citrin, and Rick Kosterman The Jackson Campaign in Virginia: Precinct and State-Level Activists by John J. McGlennon Part IV: Continuing Questions in Black Politics The Election of Blacks to Southern City Councils: The Dominant Impact of Electoral Arrangements by Richard L. Engstrom and Michael D. McDonald Runoff Primaries and Black Political Influence by Harold W. Stanley The Incidence of Runoff Primaries by Charles S. Bullock III and Loch K. Johnson Index

'A strong and well-informed set of reviews of efforts and achievements of African Americans and their political allies across the broadest spectrum of arenas of government.' -Rufus P. Browning, San Francisco State University

This pioneering volume advances the thesis that there exists a significant linkage between Black politics and Black political behavior, heretofore treated as separate and distinct areas of study. This is the first work to bring the two together and to support such an approach with empirical studies. Chapter authors explore and analyze basic and fundamental areas of linkage providing a provocative and insightful contribution to the literature of Black politics and political behavior in America. Organized into five main linkage blocks, the work examines: Theoretical linkages between Black politics and Black political behavior; national linkages; state-contextual linkages; procedural linkages; and gender linkages. This volume will be of interest to scholars and students in American politics and political behavior and African-American politics and political behavior.

A unique chronicle and critique told in the participants' own words. The campaign leaders for Reagan, Mondale, Hart, Jackson, Hollings, McGovern, Cranston, Askew, and Glenn discuss their strategies. What worked? What backfired? What would they do--or not do--again? Discussion leaders include Judy Woodruff, David Broder, Albert Hunt, Howell Raines, and Kenneth Bode. A document of immense historic and human interest.

The decisive Republican victory in the 1988 Presidential and statewide elections in the South is the focus of this volume, which seeks to illuminate the events relevant to the contest and identify the resulting trends in political activity which will characterize future developments in the region. Arranged to provide both a Southwide and state-by-state review, each chapter highlights the unique political complexion of the state being discussed and also shows how its character fits into the overall picture of a constantly changing Southern political profile. Together they form a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Republican success on the South as both a unified political voice and as an area rich in diversity.

Why have Blacks won political empowerment in some cities and in others remained subordinated or had their achievements rolled back? Why do some cities have many Black leaders with multi-racial appeal while other cities have none? Subordination or Empowerment answers these questions through detailed historical examinations of the Black struggle for political power in Chicago, Gary, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. Keiser argues that electoral competition among White factions has created opportunities for Black leaders to win genuine political empowerment and avoid subordination. When electoral competition among Whites does not exist, Black votes lose their electoral leverage, leading to the rise of extra-electoral strategies. Keiser's dynamic theory of leadership formation explains the current appeal of Black separatism and messianism at the local and national levels and the consequent rise of leaders such as Louis Farakhan, and offers a rejoinder to Cornel West's critique of Black leadership in Race Matters.

Long-needed sourcebook assessing the unique styles and themes of notable African-American orators.