African American Politics Comparative Analysis Fall 2018

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select two books, one from the list below and the other of your choice, to write a comparative analysis. The analysis should compare the similarities and/or contrast the differences. It must include a discussion on the impact the books (subjects/issues) have on African American politics or political thought. The paper should not exceed four pages (excluding the title and references), formatted in APA style.

Paper For Above instruction

The purpose of this paper is to conduct a comparative analysis of two influential books that examine various facets of African American politics, social justice, activism, and racial thought. By analyzing these texts, the aim is to understand their contributions, similarities, and differences, particularly focusing on how each work impacts African American political thought and action. The selected works should provide insightful perspectives on issues such as civil rights, racial injustice, political empowerment, or social movements, and their influence on contemporary and historical African American political dynamics.

The paper will begin with an introduction that presents the significance of understanding African American political thought through literature. The main body will compare and contrast the two books in terms of their themes, arguments, authorship, historical context, and impact. Special emphasis will be placed on the insights each book offers regarding the political struggles, aspirations, or ideologies of African Americans. Additionally, the analysis will discuss how these texts have shaped or reflected African American political strategies or beliefs over time.

Concluding the paper, the discussion will synthesize the comparative insights, highlighting how each book complements or counters the other in portraying African American political experiences and visions. The conclusion will also reflect on the broader influence of these texts on African American political thought and activism in both historical and modern contexts.

References

• Hanes Jr., W., Smith, R. C., & Wallace, S. L. (2017). American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. Routledge.
• Guinier, L. (1998). Lift Every Voice: Turning a Civil Rights Setbacks into a New Vision of Social Justice. Simon & Schuster.
• Smiley, T. (2016). The Covenant with Black America – Ten Years Later. Hay House Inc.
• King, Jr. M.L. (1968). Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? Beacon Press.
• Jennings, J. (2000). The Politics of Black Empowerment: The Transformation of Black Activism in Urban America. Wayne State University Press.
• West, C. R., & Glaude, E. S. (2003). African American Religious Thought: An Anthology. Westminster John Knox Press.
• Reid, J. (2015). Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide. HarperCollins.
• Du Bois, W.E.B. (1994). The Souls of Black Folk. Dover Publications (originally 1903).
• Malcolm X / Shabazz, B. (1965). Malcolm X Talks to Young People. Pathfinder Press.
• Gillespie, A. (2012). The New Black Politician: Corey Booker, Newark, and Post-Racial America. NYU Press.