The party is over : the new Louisiana politics / edited by Pearson Cross and Christie L. Maloyed.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cross, Pearson, editor.

Maloyed, Christie L., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political culture--Louisiana--Politics and government--21st century.

Political culture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, [2022]

Summary:

The book 'The Party Is Over: The New Louisiana Politics,' edited by Pearson Cross and Christie L. Maloyed, offers a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape in Louisiana. The volume explores the state's shift from its colorful political history to becoming a Republican stronghold. Through a series of essays, the book examines the changes in political institutions, electoral dynamics, and public policy in Louisiana. It discusses the historical influences that shaped the state's unique political culture and how modern political trends are transforming it. The book is aimed at readers interested in understanding the evolution of Louisiana politics, including academics, political analysts, and students. It provides insights into the impact of national partisan trends on state politics and the decline of traditional Democratic dominance in the region. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Acknowledgments

An Introduction to the State of Louisiana Politics

I. Institutions

Louisiana’s Constitution: Bigger Is Not Always Better

Following Francis: Legislative Evolution, from Populist to Partisan (1975–2020)

From Circus Master to Band Director: The Shrinking Louisiana

Louisiana’s Local Politics: Institutional and Economic Tug-of-War

II. Politics

The Latest Last Hayride: Louisiana’s Political Journalism in Transition

The New Politics of Louisiana’s Elections

Public Opinion in Louisiana: More Change, More of the Same

Gone with the Wind (and Water): Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, and the Death of Populism

Women in Louisiana Politics: Barriers and Opportunities

III. Policy

The Economy of Louisiana

The Coast: Federal and State Relations in the Midst of a Crisis

Poverty and the Louisiana Safety Net in the Twenty-First Century

Louisiana Crime and Justice in the Twenty-First Century

The Politics of Racial Memory in Louisiana

Conclusion: Louisiana’s Post-Carnival Politics

Selected Bibliography on Louisiana Politics

Contributors

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780807176993

0807176990

OCLC:

1261767960