About the book
The location of “the South” is hardly a settled or static geographic concept. Culturally speaking, are Florida and Arkansas really part of the same region? Is Texas considered part of the South or the West? This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture grapples with the contestable issue of where the cultural South is located, both on maps and in the minds of Americans.
Richard Pillsbury’s introductory essay explores the evolution of geographic patterns of life within the region — agricultural practices, urban patterns, residential buildings, religious preferences, foodways, and language. The entries that follow address general topics of cultural geographic interest, such as Appalachia, exiles and expatriates, Latino and Jewish populations, migration patterns, and the profound Disneyfication of central Florida. Entries with a more concentrated focus examine major cities, such as Atlanta, New Orleans, and Memphis; the influence of black and white southern migrants on northern cities; and individual subregions, such as the Piedmont, Piney Woods, Tidewater, and Delta. Putting together the disparate pieces that make up the place called “the South,” this volume sets the scene for the discussions in all the other volumes of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture.
Editions of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807830130
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807856819
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469616544
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807877210
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893131581
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890877581
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The location of “the South” is hardly a settled or static geographic concept. Culturally speaking, are Florida and Arkansas really part of the same region? Is Texas considered part of the South or the West? This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture grapples with the contestable issue of where the cultural South is located, both on maps and in the minds of Americans.
Richard Pillsbury’s introductory essay explores the evolution of geographic patterns of life within the region — agricultural practices, urban patterns, residential buildings, religious preferences, foodways, and language. The entries that follow address general topics of cultural geographic interest, such as Appalachia, exiles and expatriates, Latino and Jewish populations, migration patterns, and the profound Disneyfication of central Florida. Entries with a more concentrated focus examine major cities, such as Atlanta, New Orleans, and Memphis; the influence of black and white southern migrants on northern cities; and individual subregions, such as the Piedmont, Piney Woods, Tidewater, and Delta. Putting together the disparate pieces that make up the place called “the South,” this volume sets the scene for the discussions in all the other volumes of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture about?
The location of “the South” is hardly a settled or static geographic concept. Culturally speaking, are Florida and Arkansas really part of the same region? Is Texas considered part of the South or the West? This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture grapples with the contestable issue of where the cultural South is located, both on maps and in the minds of Americans.
Richard Pillsbury’s introductory essay explores the evolution of geographic patterns of life within the region — agricultural practices, urban patterns, residential buildings, religious preferences, foodways, and language. The entries that follow address general topics of cultural geographic interest, such as Appalachia, exiles and expatriates, Latino and Jewish populations, migration patterns, and the profound Disneyfication of central Florida. Entries with a more concentrated focus examine major cities, such as Atlanta, New Orleans, and Memphis; the influence of black and white southern migrants on northern cities; and individual subregions, such as the Piedmont, Piney Woods, Tidewater, and Delta. Putting together the disparate pieces that make up the place called “the South,” this volume sets the scene for the discussions in all the other volumes of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture?
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Where can I read a sample of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807830130
How long is The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture and how many pages does it have?
The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture has 244 page(s)
Is The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture?
The University of North Carolina Press
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The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807830130) and paperback(ISBN 9780807856819) and ebook(ISBN 9781469616544) and ebook(ISBN 9780807877210) and ebook(ISBN 9798893131581) and pdf(ISBN 9798890877581)
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