The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture

“This volume adds new perspective and insights in its cultural approach to the South. . . .Readers will be impressed with the clarity of writing and breadth of coverage. . . .Every public and academic library should own this readable volume. Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers.” — CHOICE

“An excellent reference work and jumping-off point for new research.” — Register of the Kentucky Historical Society

“This volume is recommended for purchase by academic libraries and any other libraries assembling the complete encyclopedia.” — American Reference Books Annual

“A solid resource and a valuable contribution to our understanding of education, which plays a major role in defining and developing southern culture in its various forms.” — North Carolina Historical Review

“Individuals interested in the South and in Alabama history, in particular, will find the volume explanatory and engaging.” — Alabama Review

“Well-written, interesting, and wide-ranging in its scope. . . . Education is highly recommended to those with interests in southern education. It is a thoughtful, readable, useful work that will undoubtedly serve, as did its predecessor, to help shape twenty-first century thinking about the role of education in shaping southern culture.” — Florida Historical Quarterly

“This extremely valuable volume is by far the most comprehensive overview of southern education that we have. It provides a rich treatment of educational topics and themes that will define the field for further study.” — Thomas G. Dyer, University of Georgia