The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture

“Recommended for all reference collections in the Southern region.” — Library Journal

“A compelling book. . . . Provides an excellent starting place for students, researchers, and general readers interested in the historical, social, political, and cultural processes that formed and are forming the new South. . . . Highly recommended for high school, public, community college, and academic libraries.” — American Reference Books Annual

“The full volume on Urbanization in The New Encyclopedia greatly expands the eight thematic articles on the topic in the original Encyclopedia.” — North Carolina Historical Review

“Urbanization, edited by Wanda Rushing, is another fine effort in the New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture book series. It is a much-needed addition to work on the urban South, ranging widely over topics from city planning to Sun Belt cities, from sports stadia to hip hop. Many key southern cities also are highlighted. A very welcome compendium.” — Martin V. Melosi, University of Houston

“A comprehensive, contextual, and up-to-date assessment of urbanization and cities in the South that maintains the high quality of the New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture series. The volume will be a valuable resource for scholars and decision-makers throughout the region.” — David Goldfield, Robert Lee Bailey Professor of History, University of North Carolina at Charlotte