From Inclusion to Influence

Reviews / Votes

"This book makes a major contribution to our understanding of the opportunities and constraints confronted by historically marginalized communities as they attempt to become more politically integrated in America's national political institutions . . . This book will stand alone as the most comprehensive study of Latino representation in the U.S. Congress."
-Luis Fraga, University of Notre Dame "This book makes a very nice contribution to the literature on Latino representation by showing that, even though it is sometimes difficult to see measurable results from formal legislative activity, Latino representatives are still essential. Through analysis of less formal actions of representation such as debate, committee hearings, and communication with constituents, Wilson demonstrates the importance of Latino legislators to the political inclusion and incorporation of Latinos."
-Stella Rouse, University of Maryland "From Inclusion to Influence would be useful for scholars seeking to better understand ethnic marginalization, barriers to the policymaking process, and nuances in political behavior among Latino and non-Latino co-partisans. It provides clearly discernible ways in which Latino members of Congress work to provide symbolic, descriptive, and substantive representation to American Latinos."
-- Sherelle Roberts-Pierre, Legislative Scholar newsletter of the Legislative Scholars Section of the American Political Science Association -- Sherelle Roberts-Pierre * Legislative Scholar *