Why the South Will Survive
Why the South Will Survive by Clyde N. Wilson, published by University of Georgia Press in September 2011, is a thought-provoking examination of the South during a pivotal time in its history. This edition spans 229 pages and is presented in English. The book features a collection of essays from various contributors who express pride in their Southern heritage, asserting that while the region has evolved, it retains its unique identity and significance within the broader American context.
Readers will find a diverse exploration of Southern life, touching on themes such as religion, family dynamics, local culture, and the impact of urbanization. The essays delve into the enduring influence of the Agrarian tradition, suggesting that the South continues to offer valuable insights and models for the nation. This critical self-examination invites reflection on the complexities of Southern identity and its relevance in contemporary America.
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Published in 1981, Why the South Will Survive is an intense self-examination of the South at a critical moment in its history. All of the contributors take pride in being southerners and regard their region as a national asset. While agreeing that the South has changed, they do not agree that it has become more like the rest of America or that it has lost its essential distinctiveness. Examining many aspects of the South–religion, manners, family life, localism, literature, politics, rural life, and urbanization–these essays acknowledge the power and relevance of the Agrarian tradition and argue that the South can still provide a model and touchstone for the nation.
Contributors: Don Anderson, M. E. Bradford, Cleanth Brooks, Thomas Fleming, Samuel T. Francis, George Garrett, William C. Havard, Hamilton C. Horton Jr., Thomas H. Landess, Andrew Lytle, Marion Montgomery, John Shelton Reed, George C. Rogers Jr., David B. Sentelle, Clyde N. Wilson.
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