"A multifaceted look at a region defined by continuity and change. In the South today, the sight of a Latina in a NASCAR T-shirt behind the register at an Asian grocery would hardly draw a second glance. That scenario, and our likely reaction to it, surely signals something important - but what? Here some of the region's most respected and readable observers look across the past century to help us take stock of where the South is now and ..."
"During the 1990s, the Republican party surged to majority status in the South after two decades of struggling unevenly to become established in the formerly one-party Democratic section of the country. In this comprehensive, up-to-date study, seasoned observers tell the fascinating story of the GOP s remarkable advance at the regional level and in each of the eleven states of the former Confederacy, effectively capturing the current par ..."
"“Well-written and richly detailed, Ohio Politics offers interesting and informative anecdotes and a valuable study for the specialist as well as the non-specialist in search of a reference tool. . . . This fine volume will captivate readers of diverse interests and, indeed, contribute to enlightened government in the Buckeye State.” ― Northwest Ohio Quarterly “This is the first comprehensive survey of the states’ major political events ..."
"Through more than thirty projects for major colleges and universities across the country and in China, Designs for Learning presents the principles and practices behind academic buildings, libraries, graduate centers, and academic facilities that sensitively integrate into the fabric of each campus. In its forty years, Robert A.M. Stern Architects has honed a contemporary practice that is in close dialogue with the past, making it one ..."
The Two-Party South(2nd Edition) by Alexander P. Lamis Paperback, 464 Pages, Published 1990 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-506579-4, ISBN: 0-19-506579-4
"As late as 1960, political life in the Southern states was dominated by a Democratic party seeking to preserve white supremacy. When national Democrats abandoned the Southern cause and vigorously advocated equal rights for blacks, the solidly Democratic South crumbled and gave way to the two-party system that remains in place today. In this expanded edition, Lamis explains how this transformation occurred, offering a state-by-state anal ..."
"grand jury later indicted the state party's financial officer, Pam Conrad, but her
conviction was overturned on appeal. Celeste's patronage chief, Larry McCartney
, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge. The governor charged that the
Statehouse news media focused too much on the political intrigue. He said he
took the allegations seriously, but "I'm not going to let us get 'Columbus-itis.' I
urge you to try, if you can, to step bac ..."
The Two-Party South(1st Edition) by Alexander P. Lamis Hardcover, 317 Pages, Published 1984 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-503477-6, ISBN: 0-19-503477-5
"As late as 1960, political life in the Southern states was dominated by a Democratic party seeking to preserve white supremacy. When national Democrats abandoned the Southern cause and vigorously advocated equal rights for blacks, the solidly Democratic South crumbled and gave way to the two-party system that remains in place today. Lamis explains how this transformation occurred, covering each of the eleven Southern states in individua ..."
"In the South today, the sight of a Latina in a NASCAR T-shirt behind the register at an Asian grocery would hardly draw a second glance. That scenario, and our likely reaction to it, surely signals something important--but what? Here some of the region s most respected and readable observers look across the past century to help us take stock of where the South is now and where it may be headed.Reflecting the writers deep interests in so ..."
The Two-Party South by Alexander P. Lamis Hardcover, 432 Pages, Published 1988 by Oxford University Press Inc, Usa ISBN-13: 978-0-19-505680-8, ISBN: 0-19-505680-9
The Two-Party South(Updated) by Alexander P. Lamis Paperback, 333 Pages, Published 1986 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-504156-9, ISBN: 0-19-504156-9
"As late as 1960, political life in the Southern states was dominated by a Democratic party seeking to preserve white supremacy. When national Democrats abandoned the Southern cause and vigorously advocated equal rights for blacks, the solidly Democratic South crumbled and gave way to the two-party system that remains in place today. Lamis explains how this transformation occurred, covering each of the eleven Southern states in individua ..."
Ohio Politics(3rd Edition) by Alexander P. Lamis Paperback, 544 Pages, Published 2007 by Kent State University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-87338-881-8, ISBN: 0-87338-881-X
"Ohio Politics is the first comprehensive survey of the state's post-World War II politics. This collaborative effort by a team of journalists and political scientists examines the major political events in Ohio since 1944 and provides insight into the state's key political institutions and processes. In the first half of the book, nine veteran journalists explore the state's recent political history through seven gubernatorial eras, up ..."