Includes bibliographical references (p. [135]-143) and index.
Contents
Determinants of civil rights policy : the role of institutional structure and majority opinion -- The complexities of public opinion on civil rights policies : roots and targets of opposition -- Congress's modern civil rights record -- Legislative action and the majoritarian link -- Addressing the remaining congressional puzzles -- The Supreme Court's modern civil rights record -- Supreme Court decision making and the missing majoritarian link -- Determinants of civil rights policymaking : the founders' predictions and beyond -- App. I. Congressional data -- App. II. Supreme Court data -- App. III. Democratic party platforms, selected statements (1960-1996).