The Paradox of Tar Heel Politics
2008 book
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The Paradox of Tar Heel Politics: The Personalities, Elections, and Events That Shaped Modern North Carolina is a book by Rob Christensen.
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| Author | Rob Christensen |
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| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | 2008 |
| Publisher | University of North Carolina Press |
Synopsis
The book covers the complex history of North Carolina from the Reconstruction era to the modern day, including the impact of racial politics, populism, civil rights, and workers' unions.[1][2]
Background
The book was Christensen's first publication written solely by him.[3] It was published by University of North Carolina Press.[4]
Reception
Jack Betts, writing for The Charlotte Observer, called the book "outstanding".[5] Dierdre Sinnott of Foreword Reviews wrote that "Christensen thoroughly covers his topic and lets the North Carolina high-office seekers reflect the mass organizing that occurred for civil rights, union rights, and education throughout the country."[6]
It won the Ragan Old North State Award for Nonfiction at the 2008 North Carolina Book Awards.[7]