The sources and consequences of political mistrust among African Americans

American Politics Research

Volumn 34, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 653-682

  Avery, James M ^a  

^a RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY   (United States)

Author keywords

African Americans; Political participation; Protest; Racial consciousness; Trust

Indexed keywords

EID: 33746369120     PISSN: 1532673X     EISSN: 15523373     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1532673X06286366     Document Type: Article

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