Paperback Book Release: Republicans and the Black Vote

I'm happy to let you know that a new, updated paperback version of my most recent book, Republicans and the Black Vote, has just been published.  You can get from the publisher for $19.95.  The book explores how the Republican Party has used public policy and racial symbolism to demonize African Americans to fuel the party's rise to political dominance.  It's a timely topic, as presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain has at least voiced an interest in trying to win African American support.   His recent tour of Selma, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana have sparked interest in just how seriously he will pursue the Black vote.  Obviously, I'm biased, but I'm proud of the book and think you'll learn something if you read it.

Here are some book jacket comments --

"An illuminating analysis of how the Republican Party has strayed from African American voters and how much ground there is to make up."—Keith Reeves, Political Science Quarterly

"A balanced and nuanced discussion of race-party intersections.... I recommend this book highly."—Peter W. Wielhouwer, Perspectives on Politics

"Tackling a topic that has not received nearly as much attention as it merits, Fauntroy's timely work provides a comprehensive overview of the GOP in relationship not only to black voters, but to racial politics writ large."—Linda Faye Williams, University of Maryland

"A comprehensive and much-needed analysis of party identification among African Americans since passage of the 15th and 19th Amendments.... Fauntroy does a great job assessing the obstacles plaguing the Republican Party."—Maruice Mangum, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville