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Alabama in the twentieth century /

Alabama is a state full of contrasts. Wayne Flynt offers supporting arguments for both detractors and admirers of the state. Chapters are organized by topic - politics, the economy, education, African Americans, women, the military, sport, religion, literature, art, journalism.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Flynt, Wayne, 1940-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Tuscaloosa : University of Alabama Press, ©2004.
Series:Modern South.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • In the beginning : the 1901 constitution
  • Every man for himself : politics, Alabama style
  • Selling Alabama : the economy
  • Life from the bottom up : society
  • Teaching the people : education
  • On and off the pedestal : women
  • Counting behind white folks : African Americans
  • Fighting mad : Alabamians at war
  • Beyond the game : the social significance of sports
  • What would Jesus do? religion
  • Plain and fancy : folk and elite culture.