Politics and Society in the South
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Politics and Society in the South by Earl Black
This book is a systematic interpretation of the most important national and state tendencies in southern politics since 1920. The authors contend that, notable improvements in race relations aside, the central tendencies in southern politics are primarily established by the values, beliefs, and objectives of the expanding white urban middle class.
The most significant and comprehensive study of the politics of the South since VO. Key [’s Southern Politics in State and Nation, 1949]… A major contribution to the understanding of the South, the most volatile region in the nation. -- Thomas B. Edsall * Washington Post National Weekly Edition *
A revealing and timely book… If the outcome of the election of 1988 depends heavily on the ability of the Democrats to carry the southern states, this book will be of more help in understanding the course of events than any other on the subject. -- C. Vann Woodward * New York Review of Books *
A fine and insightful synthesis of a wealth of information. It draws a balanced and convincing portrait of the region’s politics, with historical depth, and the presentation is clear, well organized, and thoroughly documented. -- James L. Sundquist, The Brookings Institution
Within the next few years, Politics and Society in the South will be cited by every author who writes about southern politics… Readers interested in the rise of the middle class, the in-migration of northerners, the enfranchisement of blacks, and the consequences of electoral competitiveness will be fascinated by this marvelous book. -- Charles S. Bullock III * Social Science Quarterly *
A revealing and timely book… If the outcome of the election of 1988 depends heavily on the ability of the Democrats to carry the southern states, this book will be of more help in understanding the course of events than any other on the subject. -- C. Vann Woodward * New York Review of Books *
A fine and insightful synthesis of a wealth of information. It draws a balanced and convincing portrait of the region’s politics, with historical depth, and the presentation is clear, well organized, and thoroughly documented. -- James L. Sundquist, The Brookings Institution
Within the next few years, Politics and Society in the South will be cited by every author who writes about southern politics… Readers interested in the rise of the middle class, the in-migration of northerners, the enfranchisement of blacks, and the consequences of electoral competitiveness will be fascinated by this marvelous book. -- Charles S. Bullock III * Social Science Quarterly *
Earl Black is Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Political Science at Rice University. Merle Black is Asa G. Candler Professor of Politics and Government at Emory University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674689596 |
| ISBN 10 | 0674689593 |
| Title | Politics and Society in the South |
| Author | Earl Black |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 1989-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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