In this Book
- Second Verse, Same as the First: The 2012 Presidential Election in the South
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: University of Arkansas Press
summary
Second Verse, Same as the First is a volume of essays covering the 2012 election as it played out in the eleven former states of the Confederacy. The essays are organized by state and emphasize the presidential campaign, but each state chapter also includes analysis on notable congressional races and important patterns at the state level. Interesting patterns in the South and their implications for the balance of power between the two major parties are analyzed. Additional chapters cover the issues that dominated voter decision making and the nomination process. Second Verse, Same as the First is a necessity for academics, journalists, and political enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary changes in southern electoral politics.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. 2-5
- Illustrations
- pp. 8-9
- Part I: The Setting andthe Nominating Process
- Part II: Elections inthe Deep South
- 3: Alabama
- pp. 56-69
- 4: Georgia
- pp. 70-87
- 5: Louisiana
- pp. 88-101
- 6: Mississippi
- pp. 102-119
- 7: South Carolina
- pp. 120-139
- Part III: Elections in the Rim South
- 8: Arkansas
- pp. 142-161
- 9: Florida
- pp. 162-189
- 10: North Carolina
- pp. 190-203
- 11: Tennessee
- pp. 204-217
- 13:Virginia
- pp. 232-251
- Contributors
- pp. 296-299
- Back Cover
- p. 306
Additional Information
ISBN
9781610755337
Related ISBN(s)
9781557286482
MARC Record
OCLC
878148168
Pages
304
Launched on MUSE
2014-05-07
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2014