Southern culture : an introduction / John Beck, Wendy Frandsen, Aaron Randall.
| Author/creator | Beck, John |
| Other author | Frandsen, Wendy Jean. |
| Other author | Randall, Aaron J. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, ©2012. |
| Description | xxx, 539 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The agrarian South -- Social class -- Race -- Family and gender in the South -- Religion -- Politics -- The creative South : what people made wirth their hands -- The creative South : words, notes, myths, and icons. |
| Abstract | From the very beginning the South was different. The source and significance of this difference has been debated and discussed for over 200 years. In recent decades, the demise of the South as a regional culture has frequently been predicted, although now some scholars and journalists are maintaining that it is proving to be remarkably resilient and is actually having an ever greater influence on the broader American culture. Southern Culture examines the origins and evolution of the region's culture and focuses on six key patterns that have defined it: agrarianism, class relations, race relations, gender and family traditions, evangelical Christianity, and political traditions. Southern Culture also explores the products of the culture with major sections on dialect, painting, architecture, pottery, music, literature, and icons and myths. It concludes with essays by each of the authors in which they reflect on where Southern culture is headed. This new edition includes updating of the chapter on politics as well as updating of sources throughout. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012021713 |
| ISBN | 9781611631043 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1611631041 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | F209 .B38 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |