A fine and insightful synthesis of a wealth of information. It draws a balanced and convincing portrait of the region's politics, with historical depth, and the presentation is clear, well organized, and thoroughly documented.
   --James L. Sundquist, The Brookings Institution

Earl Black is Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Political Science at Rice University.

Merle Black is Asa G. Candler Professor of Politics and Government at Emory University.

Read More by Earl Black:

• The Vital South: How Presidents are Elected
• Southern Governors and Civil Rights: Racial Segregation as a Campaign Issue in the Second Reconstruction
• The Rise of Southern Republicans

Read More by Merle Black:

• The Vital South: How Presidents are Elected
• The Rise of Southern Republicans