ABSTRACT
This selective annotated guide highlights some of the key, but relatively unknown sources of information on Black political involvement and Black public policy concerns in contemporary America. The guide emphasizes current works—particularly directories, almanacs, and government reports—that provide statistical data on the political and socioeconomic status of American Blacks. It notes major contemporary book-length studies of public policy issues of concern to Blacks. The bibliography also lists scholarly journals and institutions that focus on public policy research from a Black perspective. This bibliography is not exhaustive. It is intended to supplement the better-known general and specialized reference works and professional journals dealing with the political and social sciences. Librarians, scholars, journalists, political officials, and policy analysts should find the guide particularly useful for tracking socioeconomic and political issues and trends in Black America.
