by Manning Marable (Editor), KristenClarke (Editor)
This book examines the evolution of black leadership and politics since the Civil Rights Movement. It looks at the phenomenon of Barack Obama, from his striking emergence as a successful candidate for the Illinois State Senate to President of the United States, as part of the continuum of African American political leaders.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 280
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 18 Dec 2009
ISBN 10: 0230620507
ISBN 13: 9780230620506