Craig S. Pascoe is editor of Atlanta History: A Journal of Georgia and the South and an assistant professor of history at Georgia College & State University. Karen Trahan Leathem is a historian at the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans. Andy Ambrose is a historian of Atlanta and the chief operating officer of the Atlanta History Center.
A wonderful collection of essays that will appeal to a broad
audience of readers.--Don Doyle "author of Nations Divided:
America, Italy, and the Southern Question"
There is a real need for a volume that sums up the state of the
south at the beginning of the twenty-first century, and this book
provides that service. The American South in the Twentieth Century
offers readers concise, thoughtful, informed evaluations of
different aspects of the south's convoluted and sometimes
counterintuitive history during a century that wrought very
significant changes in the region. This book is a significant
contribution to southern history.--John B. Boles "editor of Shapers
of Southern History: Autobiographical Reflections"
[A] remarkable collection of essays . . . Accessibly written . . .
Undergraduates will appreciate the accessibility of the essays.
General audiences will enjoy the breadth of topics and the lack of
daunting academic folderol. . . . The American South in the
Twentieth Century serves as a useful and elegant reminder of the
fascinating, vibrant century just past while at the same time
providing a useful reminder that the south is still changing even
as its historiography does as well.--History: Reviews of New
Books
Adeptly weaves interconnected histories into the larger regional
and national narratives . . . As the United States moves, arguably,
toward a national culture, distinct regions and cultures undergo
identity crises. The South is no exception. Therefore, southern
historians must keep abreast of the shifting themes in the field.
The American South in the Twentieth Century is an essential tool in
that endeavor.--North Carolina Historical Review
An engaging read . . . The American South in the Twentieth Century
will appeal to a diverse group of readers.--Spartanburg
Herald-Journal
Few other current works present such a comprehensive collection of
leading historical scholarship on the South, so for those who want
a good overview of the best current work in southern history, this
book is indispensable.--Alabama Review
Outstanding essays . . . A thoughtful survey of recent southern
history. Painted in broad strokes, this compilation is recommended
not only for students of southern history, but for readers
interested in regional studies, as well as in cultural identity and
change. However, those interested in more specific topics--race,
education, women's studies, sports, music--will also find much in
this collection to appreciate.--Louisiana History
Taken as a whole, the pieces are thoughtful, illuminating, and
engaging, covering hot topics in history, politics, literature, and
religion. . . . Several essays, however, rise above the rest in
either the new (at least to me) way in which they approach a topic
or in their combination of excellent scholarship--a trait all the
essays share--with an elevated level of style and
composition.--Southern Arts Journal
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