Southern Foodways and Culture brings together papers from the 46th Southern Anthropological Society (SAS) meeting in Oxford, Mississippi. This volume represents the work of anthropologists who share i
"This collection of essays focuses on ethnic diversity within the region and a sense of belonging in Appalachian fiction, poetry, and letters. It probes the work of such stalwart writers as Lee Smith
This work collects columns on bird watching and natural history written by surgeon Bob Collier for his “Nature Notes” column in East Tennessee’s Shopper News. In the columns, Collier reflects on sl
“It is a story that is conveyed with ancient artifacts and vintage photographs in a way that makes the early ‘discovery’ of Egypt come alive.”–William H. PeckCurator of Ancient Arts, Detroit Institute
This guide details the government and politics of Tennessee, with special reference to how a number of major state programs were shaped during the last 50 years, as well as discussion of the impact
In introducing 17 essays from the Vernacular Architecture Forum, historic preservationists Hoagland (Michigan Technological U.) and Breisch (U. of Southern California) note that the field is defined b
Focusing on the menhaden fishermen of the southern coastal regions, The Fish Factory is an engaging and insightful exploration of what work means to different social groups employed within the same in
Between 1890 and 1930, the daily life of the American family began to reflect rapid advances in technology, aesthetics, and attitudes about American culture. Pictorial, literary, musical, and decorati
Few figures in American political history are as reviled as Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth president of the United States. Taking office after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, he clashed constan
The impact of St. Mark’s Community Center and United Methodist Church on the city of New Orleans is immense. Their stories are dramatic reflections of the times. But these stories are more than mere r
This new, expanded edition brings the story of the Interstates into the twenty-first century. It includes an account of the destruction of homes, businesses, and communities as the urban expressway
A compilation of articles and essays from the past 130 years on the character and spirit of Appalachian culture, organized according to four major periods in the awareness of Appalachian culture. Essa
