The Case for Identity Politics: Polarization, Demographic Change and Racial Appeals

Christopher T. Stout’s new book, The Case for Identity Politics, explores how the current racial and political context, political polarization, and demographic change make racial appeals an effective form of political outreach for the Democratic Party.

Panelists:
CHRISTOPHER T. STOUT
Associate Professor at Oregon State University

FREDRICK C. HARRIS
Dean of Social Science and Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, and Director of the Center on African American Politics and Society at Columbia University

IRA KATZNELSON
Columbia University’s Interim Provost and Ruggles Professor of Political Science and History

Moderator:
ESTER R. FUCHS
Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science and Director of the Urban and Social Policy Program at Columbia University SIPA

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