Overview

The story of modern politics in North Carolina is very much one of American democracy, with all its grand ambitions, limitations, and pitfalls. So argues Tom Eamon in his probing narrative of the state's political path since the 1940s. He charts the state's political transformation into a modern democratic society to show that this change was more than an evolution--it was a revolution, one that largely came about through political means, driven by strong movements and individuals working for change. By tracking the turbulence of politics throughout the period, from racial tensions to student demonstrations to fierce rivalries in the higher education arena, Eamon explores how conflict helped build a better society even as the state continued to lag in many areas. This rich account opens to readers the unforgettable people and hard-fought elections that have shaped North Carolina's competitive personality and have led to the state's emergence as a major player in twenty-first-century American politics.

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An engagingly written, evenhanded, and thorough survey of North Carolina's political history since World War II. The book is both a useful introduction for the uninitiated and a valuable resource for political junkies. - Greensboro News & Record The book keep[s] drawing me back to it. One reason is its positive attention to political figures. . . . Thanks again to Tom Eamon for putting North Carolina political history in perspective. - D.G. Martin An almost-encyclopedic rendering of North Carolina's events, personalities, and election numbers. - Journal of American History The most comprehensive account to date of postwar Tar Heel politics. . . . For anyone interested in North Carolina politics, Eamon's book will be an essential reference. - Rob Christensen, Raleigh News & Observer Indispensable for anyone interested in North Carolina politics. -Jrnl of Southern History [An] unforgettable, highly readable analysis of the recent political history of North Carolina. . . . Well written and a wonderful read. - Journal of the North Carolina Association of Historians

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Tom Eamon is professor of political science at East Carolina University. He has won numerous teaching awards and written extensively on American politics. Eamon provides political and election commentary for WUNC radio as well as for other outlets.

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