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Paula D. McClain

1950–

United States

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Paula Denice McClain (born 1950), is an American political scientist. She is currently professor of political science, public policy, and African and African American Studies at Duke University and is a widely quoted expert on racism and race relations. Her research focuses on racial minority-group politics and urban politics.

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