The National Political Science Review is the official
publication of the National Conference of Black Political
Scientists. This series, now entering its sixth volume, includes
significant scholarly research reflecting the diverse interests of
scholars from various backgrounds who use different models,
approaches, and methodologies. The central focus is on politics and
policies that advantage or disadvantage groups because of race,
ethnicity, gender, and other major variables.
Race and Representation is anchored by a symposium that focuses
on efforts to enhance representation of African Americans in
legislative bodies under the authority of the historic Voting
Rights Act of 1965, and on recent court challenges to the
constitutionality of redistricting plans drawn under that act. The
chapters constitute an extension of an ongoing and protracted,
highly charged, public debate. In her introduction, Georgia A.
Persons discusses how recent Supreme Court rulings, such as in Shaw
v. Reno, Miller v. Johnson, and Bush v. Vera, have significantly
redefined the meaning and permissible parameters of the Voting
Rights Act. She affirms that they have also strongly posited,
albeit somewhat indirectly, a legal meaning of representation that
is at variance with the more broadly philosophical meaning of
representation grounded in the ideal of enhancing equality among
different groups in a society.
The articles in Race and Representation are refreshingly
informative. They include case studies written by political
scientists who became involved directly with events surrounding the
theme of this volume. A new section, "Reflections," is introduced;
it will be reserved for commentary and analysis of an issue that
captures the political spirit of the times. In the inaugural
contribution, J. Owens Smith reflects on the assault on liberal
philosophy as a foundation for civil rights claims and offers an
alternative philosophical prism for viewing and justifying such
claims. This volume is essential for political scientists, African
American studies specialists, and scholars interested in law and
government.
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