| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 602 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Series |
The modern South |
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Modern South.
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| 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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 545-578) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- State & Local -- General.
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Civilization
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| SUBJECT |
Alabama -- History -- 20th century
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Alabama -- Civilization -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Alabama
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780817381868 |
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0817381864 |
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9780817314309 |
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081731430X |
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