The southern tradition : the achievement and limitations of an American conservatism / Eugene D. Genovese.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Genovese, Eugene D., 1930-2012.

Series:

William E. Massey, Sr. lectures in the history of American civilization ; 1993.

The William E. Massey, Sr. lectures in the history of American civilization ; 1993

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservatism--Southern States--History.

Conservatism.

History.

Southern States--Politics and government.

Southern States.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

xiii, 138 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First paperback edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1996.

Summary:

In recent years American conservatism has found a new voice. But what seems new, Eugene Genovese shows us, may in fact have very old roots. Tracing a certain strain of conservatism to its sources in a rich southern tradition, his book opens a powerful perspective on the politics of our day. As much a work of political and moral philosophy as one of history, "The Southern Tradition" reconstitutes the historical canon, re-envisions the strengths and weaknesses of the conservative tradition, and broadens the spectrum of political debate for our own time.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-128) and index.

Local Notes:

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Hackney.

ISBN:

0674825284

9780674825284

OCLC:

35963654