With this book Walton, Rosser, Stevenson, and their collaborators have launched what should become the next generation of Black politics research. By placing African American politics in a larger comparative and world politics context, this book moves the study of race and ethnic politics further along the important path of robust theory building.

Kerrie L. Haynie, Rutgers University

The work exemplifies an innovative use of diplomatic correspondence as a medium for probing the internal and external relations of a new, unique settler state from the perspective of its first African American diplomat. The result is a penetrating analysis of the foundational character and politics of Liberia, a developing state, including the dynamics of dependency in its domestic and foreign affairs. The book is a valuable and fascinating contribution to the global dimension of African American politics and a probing of the persistent salience of race in international affairs.

Mae C. King, Howard University

Liberian Politics presents a carefully reasoned and fully rounded socio-political comparative analysis of Liberia which masterfully erects a bridge of acute understanding between African American and Liberian politics.

J. Allen Zow, Sr., Savannah State University