Alabama Politics In The Twenty First Century
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Alabama Politics In The Twenty First Century
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Author : William H. Stewart
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 2016-09-06
Alabama Politics In The Twenty First Century written by William H. Stewart and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-06 with History categories.
An expansive and accessible primer on Alabama state politics, past and present, which provides an in-depth appreciation and understanding of the twenty-second state’s distinctive political machinery Why does Alabama rank so low on many of the indicators of quality of life? Why did some of the most dramatic developments in the civil rights revolution of the 1960s take place in Alabama? Why is it that a few interest groups seem to have the most political power in Alabama? William H. Stewart’s Alabama Politics in the Twenty-First Century explores these questions and more, illuminating many of the often misunderstood details of contemporary Alabama politics in this cohesive and comprehensive publication. The Alabama state government, especially as a specimen of Deep South politics, is a topic of frequent discussion by its general public—second only to college football. However, there remains a surprising lack of literature focusing on the workings of the state’s bureaucracy in an extensive and systematic way. Bearing in mind the Yellowhammer State’s long and rich political history, Stewart concentrates on Alabama’s statecraft from the first decade of the twenty-first century through the November 2010 elections and considers what the widespread Republican victories mean for their constituents. He also studies several different themes prominent during the 2010 elections, including the growing number and influence of special interest groups, the respective polarization of whites and blacks into the Republican and Democratic parties, and the increasingly unwieldy state constitution. This fascinating and revealing text provides a wealth of information about an extremely complex state government. Featuring detailed descriptions of important concepts and events presented in a thorough and intelligible manner, Alabama Politics in the Twenty-First Century is perfect for scholars, students, everyday Alabamians, or anyone who wants the inside scoop on the subtle inner workings of the Cotton State’s politics.
Unlocking V O Key Jr
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Author : Angie Maxwell
language : en
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Release Date : 2011-05-01
Unlocking V O Key Jr written by Angie Maxwell and has been published by University of Arkansas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-01 with Political Science categories.
Modern perspectives on a twentieth-century classic
Alabama Getaway
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Author : Allen Tullos
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2011-03-15
Alabama Getaway written by Allen Tullos and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-15 with History categories.
In Alabama Getaway Allen Tullos explores the recent history of one of the nation's most conservative states to reveal its political imaginary—the public shape of power, popular imagery, and individual opportunity. From Alabama's largely ineffectual politicians to its miserly support of education, health care, cultural institutions, and social services, Tullos examines why the state appears to be stuck in repetitive loops of uneven development and debilitating habits of judgment. The state remains tied to fundamentalisms of religion, race, gender, winner-take-all economics, and militarism enforced by punitive and defensive responses to criticism. Tullos traces the spectral legacy of George Wallace, ponders the roots of anti-egalitarian political institutions and tax structures, and challenges Birmingham native Condoleezza Rice's use of the civil rights struggle to justify the war in Iraq. He also gives due coverage to the state's black citizens who with a minority of whites have sustained a movement for social justice and democratic inclusion. As Alabama competes for cultural tourism and global industries like auto manufacturing and biomedical research, Alabama Getaway asks if the coming years will see a transformation of the “Heart of Dixie.”
Of Goats Governors
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Author : Steve Flowers
language : en
Publisher: NewSouth Books
Release Date : 2015-10-01
Of Goats Governors written by Steve Flowers and has been published by NewSouth Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-01 with History categories.
Few states have as colorful a political history as Alabama, especially in the post-World War II era. During the past six decades, the state played a central role in the civil rights movement, largely moved away from its earlier farm-based economy and culture, and transitioned from a relatively moderate-progressive Democratic Party politics to today's hard-core conservative Republican Party domination. Moving onto and off Alabama's electoral stage during all these transformations have been some of the most interesting figures in 20th-century American government and politics. Swirling around these elected officials in the Heart of Dixie are stories, legends, and jokes that are told and retold by political insiders, journalists, and scholars who follow the goings-on in Washington and Montgomery. In Alabama, it seems, politics is not only a blood sport but high entertainment. There could be no better guide to this colorful history than political columnist and commentator Steve Flowers.
Alabama In The Twentieth Century
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Author : Wayne Flynt
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 2004-10-10
Alabama In The Twentieth Century written by Wayne Flynt and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-10 with History categories.
A native son and accomplished historian does not flinch from pointing out Alabama's failures from the past 100 years; neither is he restrained in calling attention to the state's triumphs in this authoritative, popular history of the past 100 years.
State Constitutions For The Twenty First Century Volume 1
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Author : G. Alan Tarr
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 2006-06-01
State Constitutions For The Twenty First Century Volume 1 written by G. Alan Tarr and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-01 with Political Science categories.
The first systematic analysis of the obstacles to state constitutional reform.
Electoral Patterns In Alabama
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Author : Regina L. Wagner
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-08-26
Electoral Patterns In Alabama written by Regina L. Wagner and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-26 with Political Science categories.
While significant attention in political science is devoted to national level elections, a comprehensive look at state level political dynamics in the United States is so far sorely missing, and state level electoral developments and shifts are treated as mere reflections of national-level dynamics and patterns. This book argues that this significantly impacts our ability to understand macro-level electoral shifts in the United States in general. The book analyzes gubernatorial, congressional, and presidential election results in the state of Alabama from 1945 through 2020. Comprehensive maps of county-level partisan shifts over time and comparisons between trends for different offices make it possible to isolate pivotal elections and compare state-level and national trends over time. When and where did Alabama’s electorate break with the Democratic Party, and were these breaks uniform across the state? Which counties shifted the most over time, and was this shift gradual or characterized by change elections? Comprehensive electoral data, on the county- and precinct-level, make it possible to answer these questions and place state-level electoral behavior in its regional and national context. Detailed county level demographic and economic data is used to provide local context for electoral patterns, shifts, and continuities.
Politics Society And The Klan In Alabama 1915 1949
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Author : Glenn Feldman
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 1999-09-24
Politics Society And The Klan In Alabama 1915 1949 written by Glenn Feldman and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09-24 with History categories.
This first book-length examination of the Klan in Alabama represents exhaustive research that challenges traditional interpretations. The Ku Klux Klan has wielded considerable power both as a terrorist group and as a political force. Usually viewed as appearing in distinct incarnations, the Klans of the 20th century are now shown by Glenn Feldman to have a greater degree of continuity than has been previously suspected. Victims of Klan terrorism continued to be aliens, foreigners, or outsiders in Alabama: the freed slave during Reconstruction, the 1920s Catholic or Jew, the 1930s labor organizer or Communist, and the returning black veteran of World War II were all considered a threat to the dominant white culture. Feldman offers new insights into this "qualified continuity" among Klans of different eras, showing that the group remained active during the 1930s and 1940s when it was presumed dormant, with elements of the "Reconstruction syndrome" carrying over to the smaller Klan of the civil rights era. In addition, Feldman takes a critical look at opposition to Klan activities by southern elites. He particularly shows how opponents during the Great Depression and war years saw the Klan as an impediment to attracting outside capital and federal relief or as a magnet for federal action that would jeopardize traditional forms of racial and social control. Other critics voiced concerns about negative national publicity, and others deplored the violence and terrorism. This in-depth examination of the Klan in a single state, which features rare photographs, provides a means of understanding the order's development throughout the South. Feldman's book represents definitive research into the history of the Klan and makes a major contribution to our understanding of both that organization and the history of Alabama.
Understanding State Constitutions
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Author : G. Alan Tarr
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2000-09-25
Understanding State Constitutions written by G. Alan Tarr and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-25 with Law categories.
The distinctiveness of state constitutionalism -- Explaining state constitutional development -- Eighteenth-century state constitutionalism -- Nineteenth-century state constitutionalism -- Twentieth-century state constitutionalism -- State constitutional interpretation.
Stand Up For Alabama
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Author : Jeff Frederick
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 2007-11-11
Stand Up For Alabama written by Jeff Frederick and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Whereas other studies have focused on George Wallace's career as a national figure, Stand Up for Alabama provides a detailed, comprehensive, and analytical study of Wallace's political life that emphasizes his activities and their impact within the state of Alabama. Jeff Frederick examines the development of policy during the Wallace administrations and documents relationships with his constituents in ways that go beyond racial politics. He also analyzes the connections between Wallace's career and Alabamians' understanding of their history, sense of morality, and class system.