The color of representation : congressional behavior and Black interests /
Whitby, Kenny J.,1953-
Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press,
c1997.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-181) and index.
Introduction : the quality of representation for African-Americans -- Federal protection of voting rights : the role of Congress in the Black struggle for the franchise -- The quest for equal opportunity -- The color of Congress : the impact of race and the role of issues in congressional roll call votes -- Racial redistricting and the representation of Black interests -- Epilogue : Black policy preferences, congressional behavior, and the future of representation for African-Americans.
United States. Congress. House
United States. Congress. House
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Representative government and representation