Description: 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.
Brief description: Earl Black is Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Political Science at Rice University.
Review Quotes: 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