Alabama in the twentieth century - Flynt, Wayne (University of Alabama Press, 2004)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 545-578) and index
In the beginning : the 1901 constitution -- Every man for himself : politics, Alabama style -- Selling Alabama : the economy -- Life from the bottom up : society -- Teaching the people : education -- On and off the pedestal : women -- Counting behind white folks : African Americans -- Fighting mad : Alabamians at war -- Beyond the game : the social significance of sports -- What would Jesus do? religion -- Plain and fancy : folk and elite culture
Alabama is a state full of contrasts. Wayne Flynt offers supporting arguments for both detractors and admirers of the state. Chapters are organized by topic - politics, the economy, education, African Americans, women, the military, sport, religion, literature, art, journalism