Books in the Race and Politics series

In the light of recent federal court cases, this book provides a detailed analysis of the historical exclusion of blacks from the American political process and the legal battles that emerged with the newly-created white districts.

One man's jouney down the road less travelled - a single gay man adopting and raising his adopted sons. Details the emotional, financial, practical, and social realities of the adoption process for gay men.

This collection of original essays explores the major challenges to Latino political representation in cities where Latino populations do not make up the majority and therefore cannot rely on shear numbers to gain representation.

This book illustrates correct techniques and demonstrates how to achieve optimal results in Racquetball. It focuses on skills and drills or program design, and addresses a broad range of strategies specifically designed to improve performance now and in the future.

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The books provides a detailed analysis of the politics of racial redistricting, a topic of particular concern in light of recent federal court cases. Clayton''s study examines the historical exclusion of blacks from the American political process and the politics behind congressional redistricting. Investigation of the politics behind redistricting, focusing on partisan maneuvering, assesses whose interests were being served. Then the book shifts focus to the myriad of legal battles that ensued as a result of the newly created districts in North Carolina and around the South.