Post-Racial or Most-Racial?

Race and Politics in the Obama Era

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies, Political Science, Government
Cover of the book Post-Racial or Most-Racial? by Michael Tesler, University of Chicago Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Michael Tesler ISBN: 9780226353159
Publisher: University of Chicago Press Publication: April 4, 2016
Imprint: University of Chicago Press Language: English
Author: Michael Tesler
ISBN: 9780226353159
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication: April 4, 2016
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Language: English

When Barack Obama won the presidency, many posited that we were entering into a post-racial period in American politics. Regrettably, the reality hasn’t lived up to that expectation. Instead, Americans’ political beliefs have become significantly more polarized by racial considerations than they had been before Obama’s presidency—in spite of his administration’s considerable efforts to neutralize the political impact of race.

Michael Tesler shows how, in the years that followed the 2008 election—a presidential election more polarized by racial attitudes than any other in modern times—racial considerations have come increasingly to influence many aspects of political decision making. These range from people’s evaluations of prominent politicians and the parties to issues seemingly unrelated to race like assessments of public policy or objective economic conditions. Some people even displayed more positive feelings toward Obama’s dog, Bo, when they were told he belonged to Ted Kennedy. More broadly, Tesler argues that the rapidly intensifying influence of race in American politics is driving the polarizing partisan divide and the vitriolic atmosphere that has come to characterize American politics.

One of the most important books on American racial politics in recent years, Post-Racial or Most-Racial? is required reading for anyone wishing to understand what has happened in the United States during Obama’s presidency and how it might shape the country long after he leaves office.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

When Barack Obama won the presidency, many posited that we were entering into a post-racial period in American politics. Regrettably, the reality hasn’t lived up to that expectation. Instead, Americans’ political beliefs have become significantly more polarized by racial considerations than they had been before Obama’s presidency—in spite of his administration’s considerable efforts to neutralize the political impact of race.

Michael Tesler shows how, in the years that followed the 2008 election—a presidential election more polarized by racial attitudes than any other in modern times—racial considerations have come increasingly to influence many aspects of political decision making. These range from people’s evaluations of prominent politicians and the parties to issues seemingly unrelated to race like assessments of public policy or objective economic conditions. Some people even displayed more positive feelings toward Obama’s dog, Bo, when they were told he belonged to Ted Kennedy. More broadly, Tesler argues that the rapidly intensifying influence of race in American politics is driving the polarizing partisan divide and the vitriolic atmosphere that has come to characterize American politics.

One of the most important books on American racial politics in recent years, Post-Racial or Most-Racial? is required reading for anyone wishing to understand what has happened in the United States during Obama’s presidency and how it might shape the country long after he leaves office.

More books from University of Chicago Press

Cover of the book The Man Who Thought He Was Napoleon by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book The Bower by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book Is Administrative Law Unlawful? by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book History's Babel by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book Learning in Depth by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book How Places Make Us by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book The Ark and Beyond by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book God Owes Us Nothing by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book Maps and Civilization by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book Parables of Coercion by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book Curiosity by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book Defectives in the Land by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book Hitler's Geographies by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book Hayek's Challenge by Michael Tesler
Cover of the book States of Terror by Michael Tesler
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy