Stand up for Alabama Governor George Wallace |
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| Author:
| Frederick, Jeffrey |
| Series title: | Modern South Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8173-1574-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2007 |
| Publisher: | University of Alabama Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $78.00 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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.