Race in the Age of Obama: Part 2

By Donald Cunnigen

This volume is the second part of a two volume examination of the sociological and cultural impact derivative of Barack Hussein Obama's initial election and re-election as President of the United States. For some scholars and political pundits, the election of the first African-American president was thought to be the start of a post-racial era in the United States. His election/re-election has created a new racial dynamic within the nation. The Obama administration has faced unprecedented political challenges that have led to the deepening of racial divisions and a crystallization of multiple inequities within the country. The editors envision a volume highlighting a number of sociological themes within the following five primary foci: 1) an examination of the 2012 election; 2) the intersection of racial politics with new conservative and voting rights issues; 3) the intersection of race and class with sociocultural issues; 4) an examination of the international perspective of the Obama Administration in relationship to the African Diaspora; and 5) an exploration of the potential for multiracial coalitions and social movements to bring about positive structural change.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783509821
• ISBN13: 9781783509829
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.7" x 9.0"