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Routledge
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Race, Power, and Political Emergence in Memphis examines black political behavior and empowerment strategies in the city of Memphis. Each chapter of the text focuses on three themes-mobilization, emergence, and incorporation. By analyzing the effects of race on black political development in Memphis, scholars will be able to examine broader questions about its effects in other cities. How do... Read more
1. The Role of Race in Local Electoral Politics 2. Black Politics and Race Relations in Memphis During Reconstruction 3. The Crump Machine and Black Memphis 4. The Civil Rights Movement in Memphis 5. Racial Polarization and Electoral Behavior 6. The 1991 Memphis Mayoral Election: W.W.Herenton Targets Black Mobilization 7. The Limits of Mayoral Power and the Ethnoracial Transition in Memphis 8. The Continuing Search for Full Incorporation in Memphis
Biography
Sharon D. Wright
