Democracy Heading South: National Politics in the Shadow of Dixie

by Augustus B. Cochran

Book Overview

In a time when many citizens feel that American politics has changed in disturbing ways, Gus Cochran believes that democracy itself may be heading South. And that, he argues, spells trouble for us all.

In this provocative book, Cochran links regional to national politics to show how our political institutions have come to resemble those of the old Solid South. The regional politics of that earlier era, he reminds us, offered little real political...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700610898
• ISBN13: 9780700610891
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Politics Southern Style

Cochran argues in a well researched and thoughtful approach that the South's political history is playing out in today's national politics. Using examples throughout Southern history, the book illustrates that special interest, voter apathy, and spin are all nothing new to the political process. I also found his account of the future of the Democratic party interesting. Overall this book is an interesting read for those interested in politics. I would recommend this book especially those who are interested in learning more about politics in the South.