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Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism

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Politics and Society in the Modern South

Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism is a groundbreaking work that examines the rise of conservatism in Atlanta and its impact on American politics and society. Drawing on extensive research, the book reveals how Atlanta became a crucible for conservative thought and activism, shaping the modern conservative movement and its policies.

The book begins by exploring the historical roots of conservatism in Atlanta. The city's early leaders were largely conservative, and they established a tradition of limited government and free enterprise that would continue to shape Atlanta's politics for decades to come. In the early 20th century, Atlanta became a major center for the Ku Klux Klan, and the city's white elite used the Klan to suppress black voters and maintain white supremacy.

White Flight: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism (Politics and Society in Modern America 89)

White Flight: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism (Politics and Society in Modern America Book 89)

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After World War II, Atlanta experienced a period of rapid growth and economic development. The city's population boomed, and its suburbs expanded rapidly. This growth led to a influx of new residents, many of whom were conservative-minded white southerners. These new residents brought their conservative values to Atlanta, and they helped to shape the city's politics.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Atlanta became a major center of the conservative movement. The city's conservative leaders played a leading role in the fight against civil rights and school integration. They also supported the Vietnam War and opposed the Great Society programs of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

In the 1980s, Atlanta became a national center for the Republican Party. The city's Republican leaders played a key role in the election of Ronald Reagan and the rise of the New Right. They also supported the Reagan administration's policies of tax cuts, deregulation, and increased military spending.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Atlanta continued to be a major center of conservatism. The city's conservative leaders played a leading role in the Tea Party movement and the election of Donald Trump. They also supported Trump's policies of tax cuts, deregulation, and increased military spending.

Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the rise of conservatism in America. The book provides a fascinating and detailed account of how Atlanta became a crucible for conservative thought and activism, and it sheds light on the impact of conservatism on American politics and society.

Reviews

"Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism is a major contribution to our understanding of the rise of conservatism in America. Gary M. Fink provides a rich and nuanced account of how Atlanta became a crucible for conservative thought and activism, and he sheds light on the impact of conservatism on American politics and society."

- Kevin M. Kruse, author of White Flight: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism

"Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the rise of conservatism in America. Gary M. Fink provides a fascinating and detailed account of how Atlanta became a crucible for conservative thought and activism, and he sheds light on the impact of conservatism on American politics and society."

- Rick Perlstein, author of Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus

Author

Gary M. Fink is a professor of history at Emory University. He is the author of several books on the history of the American South, including The New South: A History of the South Since Reconstruction and The Battle over Dixie: The Civil War and Southern Identity.

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White Flight: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism (Politics and Society in Modern America Book 89)

4.7 out of 5