The Jesse Jackson phenomenon : the crisis of purpose in Afro-American politics

Controversial analysis of the Jackson campaign by a black scholar who argues that candidacy hurt development of viable black political movement. Political Science.

Reed demonstrates that issues such as the competition for top leadership roles among Afro-Americans, the deepening income and class stratification within the black community, and the disintegration of the Democratic coalition that has in the past supported black aspirations are all problems facing Afro-American politics today.

Controversial analysis of the Jackson campaign by a black scholar who argues that his candidacy hurt the development of a viable black political movement