From the creation of the first "New South" in the wake of
Appomattox to the current struggles over the Confederate flag,
"Redefining Southern Culture" surveys the remarkable story of
southern identity and its persistence in the face of sweeping
changes in the South's economy, society, and political structure.
Rejecting the conventional continuity-versus-change framework,
James C. Cobb instead illustrates how the evolution of southern
culture synthesized these two forces in recent years. Throughout
this lively and engaging volume, Cobb examines southern identity in
its constantly changing forms, from history and literature to blues
and country music to popular and consumer cultures. Cobb also
presents the first detailed account of the efforts of African
Americans in the South to reclaim their identity as southerners and
to construct their own symbolic and substantive representations of
what that identity means.
The essays in "Redefining Southern Culture" reflect James C.
Cobb's career-long interest in exploring southern cultural identity
and the interaction of this identity with the economic, social, and
political forces that have transformed the region. Written in a
refreshingly straightforward and engaging style, this book promises
thoughtful reading for anyone interested in the modern South and
will be a valuable resource for courses in southern history and
culture.
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