The official publication of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, this annual publication includes significant scholarly research reflecting the diverse interests of scholars from various backgrounds who use a variety of models, approaches, and methodologies. What unites the organization, and this annual publication, is its focus on politics and policies that advantage or disadvantage groups by reasons of race, ethnicity, sex, or other such factors. The research itself may be done in a variety of contexts and settings. This premier volume includes five feature articles and two special symposia. In addition, the publication includes bibliographical essays on politics and women, American Indians, Chicanos, and Blacks, as well as an assessment of recent books on Jesse Jackson.

Contents: Linda Faye Williams, "Optimistic Polls and Gloomy Realities: The Resurgence of Racism;" Robert Salisbury, "Political Movements in American Politics;" Twiley W. Barker and Michael Combs, "In Quest of Doctrines and Votes: The Rehncjuist Court's First Year;" Symposium 1: Theodore Lowi, Francis Rourke, Matthew Holden, Jr., and Ernest Wilson, "The Iran-Contra Affair: Long-Term Implications for American Politics"; Symposium 2: Walter Miles, Barbara Luck Graham, Lawrence Baum, William Daniels, and Augustus Jones, "Black Americans and the Constitution: A Bicentennial Assessment"; Bibliographical Essays: Liane Kosaki, "Women in Politics," Joyotpaul Chaudhuri, "Politics of American Indians," John Garcia, "Chicano Politics," Hanes Walton, "Black Politics"; Book Review Forum: William Nelson and William Crotty, "Jesse Jackson and Presidential Politics."