Congressional representation of black interests: Recognizing the importance of stability

Journal of Politics

Volumn 66, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 450-468

  Hutchings, Vincent L ^a   McClerking, Harwood K ^b   Charles, Guy Uriel ^c,d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

^b OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL   (United States)

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EID: 2442499125     PISSN: 00223816     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2508.2004.00159.x     Document Type: Article

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