Neo-Confederacy: A Critical Introduction

by Euan Hague (Editor), Heidi Beirich (Editor), Edward H. Sebesta (Editor)

A century and a half after the conclusion of the Civil War, the legacy of the Confederate States of America continues to influence national politics in profound ways. Drawing on magazines such as Southern Partisan and publications from the secessionist organization League of the South, as well as DixieNet and additional newsletters and websites, Neo-Confederacy probes the veneer of this movement to reveal goals far more extensive than a mere celebration of ancestry. Incorporating groundbreaking essays on the Neo-Confederacy movement, this eye-opening work encompasses such topics as literature and music; the ethnic and cultural claims of white, Anglo-Celtic southerners; gender and sexuality; the origins and development of the movement and its tenets; and ultimately its nationalization into a far-reaching factor in reactionary conservative politics. The first book-length study of this powerful sociological phenomenon, Neo-Confederacy raises crucial questions about the mainstreaming of an ideology that, founded on notions of white supremacy, has made curiously strong inroads throughout the realms of sexist, homophobic, anti-immigrant, and often "orthodox" Christian populations that would otherwise have no affiliation with the regionality or heritage traditionally associated with Confederate history.

Genres: History, Politics

338 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2008

Reviews

[KRM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great intro to the Neo Confederate movement. It is shockingly broad for being just over 300 pages, and still manages to go in depth on a number of arguments. If you want to understand how the Lost Cause operates in the late 20th and early 21st century, this is the book.