More than thirty years after its original publication; V. O. Key's classic remains the most influential book on its subject. Its author; one of the nation's most astute observers; drew on more than five hundred interviews with Southerners to illuminate the political process in the South and in the nation.Key's book explains party alignments within states; internal factional competition; and the influence of the South upon Washington. It also probes the nature of the electorate; voting restrictions; and political operating procedures. This reprint of the original edition includes a new introduction by Alexander Heard and a profile of the author by William C. Havard. "A monumental accomplishment in the field of political investigation." Hodding Carter; New York Times "The raw truth of southern political behavior." C. Vann Woodward; Yale Review "[This book] should be on the 'must' list of any student of American politics." Ralph J. Bunche V.O. Key (1908-1963) taught political science at the University of California; Los Angeles; and at Johns Hopkins; Yale; and Harvard universities. He was president of the American Political Science Association and author of numerous books; including American State Politics: An Introduction (1956); Public Opinion and American Democracy (1961); and The Responsible Electorate (1966)."
#2319059 in Books Michigan State University Press 2001-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .40 x 5.50l; .23 #File Name: 087013583X63 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CiceroVery informative as Dr. Walker's books always are!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Forgotten History Made InterestingBy DLibrarianExcellent information not generally reviewed when discussin the history of Michigan. I have found it interesting as well as very helpful working with high school students.The book is part of a series "Discovering the Peoples of Michigan".1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Balanced and Knowledgable PortrayalBy Arthur HelwegAfrican Americans is a superb and balanced portrayal of the history and current situation of African Americans in Michigan. The book is well written; objective and extremely well researched. The solutions proposed are realistic and well thougt. The analysis is logical; presented well and understandable. This is the best book I have read concerning African Americans.
