African-American Conservatism: A Longitudinal and Comparative Study

Author

Angela K. Lewis, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

5-2000

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Major

Political Science

Major Professor

John Scheb

Committee Members

Patricia Freeland, William Lyons, Anthony Nownes, Dwight Aarons

Abstract

The proposed research addresses the following questions: “Have African-Americans become more conservative over the last 25 years?” While numerous commentators have noted the existence of a Black conservative group, heretofore, none have attempted to document this phenomenon empirically. In fact, the question of whether conservatism has substantial support in the Black community remains unanswered (Welch & Combs, 85; Welch & Foster, 87; Randolph, 95). The purpose of this dissertation is to systematically address the preceding question through the use of the National Black Election Study (1984, 1988, & 1996) and the National Election Study.

Recommended Citation

Lewis, Angela K., "African-American Conservatism: A Longitudinal and Comparative Study. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2000.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/1998