1. The Bridge over the Racial Divide
... ' immutable "group" is merely a collection of individuals, each with the power to syndicate across ethnic/racial dividesin pursuit of a common goal. For Wilson, the racial or ethnic group is more an abstract than an immutable reality. The individual acting in concert with other like-minded individuals is the overarching reality for Wilson. I share neither the pessimism of Katznelson nor the optimism of Wilson. Both Jonnes and Wilson have demonstrated examples of the effectiveness of multiracial coalitions ... in addressing issues of local concern. However, I am uncertain that ... ...
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