Stand Up for Alabama

Stand Up for Alabama
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Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Total Pages : 504
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ISBN-10 : 9780817315740
ISBN-13 : 0817315748
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Book Synopsis Stand Up for Alabama by : Jeff Frederick

Download or read book Stand Up for Alabama written by Jeff Frederick and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2007-11-11 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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