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African American Political Thought History, Politics, and Ideas

Authors

Alex Zamalin
, Rutgers University, New Jersey
Published 2026

Description

Discussions of racism and antiracism are a central part of today's national conversation. The political environment is filled with challenging questions around race and politics. This introductory textbook combines intellectual history, political biography, and philosophy in a manner that incorporates the contributions and ideas of African American political thinkers into a comprehensive, engaging narrative. Acting as a companion to primary source documents, the text frames these figures and their ideologies within their historical and political contexts. African American political thinkers…

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Key features

  • Targeted to both upper and lower-level undergraduate courses focused on racial politics, political theory, and African American studies
  • Provides chronological perspective to the development of theory and helps students make connections from the past to the present
  • Each chapter is organized around an era of American history and African American political thought, introducing students to core thinkers of the time while paying specific attention to ideological and political strategies
  • Critical thinking questions prepare students to apply multicultural perspectives to the politics of tomorrow

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About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009606738
  • Subjects History of Ideas,Political Theory,Politics and International Relations
  • Format: Paperback
    • Expected publication date: 03 December 2026
    • ISBN: 9781009606769
    • Dimensions (mm): 254 x 178 mm
    • Page extent: 200 pages
    • Availability: Not yet published - available from
  • Format: Hardback
    • Expected publication date: 03 December 2026
    • ISBN: 9781009606752
    • Dimensions (mm): 254 x 178 mm
    • Page extent: 200 pages
    • Availability: Not yet published - available from
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 30 October 2026
    • ISBN: 9781009606738

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