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The aim of this study was to examine evaluations of multiple groups by both ethnic majority-group (Dutch) and minority-group (Turkish-Dutch) members during a turbulent political period in the Netherlands, marked by the rapid rise and subsequent decline of a new-rightist, populist movement. The analysis of cross-sectional data from three periods (2001 to 2003) showed clear changes in these evaluations. As expected, both the Dutch and the Turkish participants showed higher ingroup identification and ingroup evaluation in 2002 than in 2001 and 2003. In addition, in 2002 the Dutch participants evaluated the Islamic outgroups (Turks and Moroccans) more negatively, whereas their evaluation of other ethnic minority groups did not differ across the three years. In contrast, Turkish participants evaluated all ethnic outgroups, including the Dutch and the Moroccans, more negatively in 2002.We conclude that it is important to study ethnic relations across time, in relation to political circumstances, from the perspective of both majority- and minority-group members, and in relation to different ethnic outgroups.

An introductory chapter looks at the impact of changing demographics in the US on urban politics & ways contemporary immigrants become incorporated in the political system. The Census Bureau estimated the foreign-born population to be 28.4 million in 2000, a 43% jump over the 1990 figure. Most recent immigrants have come from Asia or Latin America & settled in large metropolitan areas, which are the focus of the case studies presented in this volume. The multidisciplinary contributions are organized along three themes. The first section, "New Actors in Cities," looks at mechanisms that constrain the political participation of immigrants; trends toward ethnic coalition building; & differences among/within nationality groups. The middle part, "Competition and Conflict," establishes a theoretical foundation for when conflict/competition might be expected to occur & the forms it is likely to take. The final section, "Cooperation and Coalition Building," explores the combination of leadership & shared interest needed for cooperation among urban ethnic/racial groups. A synopsis of each article is included. 1 Table, 2 Figures, 26 References. J. Lindroth