Shapers of Southern History: Autobiographical Reflections
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (703 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0820324752 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Memoirs of Southern historians Henry Berry Fifteen historians known for their work in Southern history connected with universities around the U. S. respond to the editor Boles proposition that they write essays on the relationship between their earlier lives and their eventual work as historians. As Boles put it in his letter to them, he was asking them to "think autobiographically and po
(Journal of Southern History) . (Wayne Flynt author of Alabama in the Twentieth Century)Provides an interesting read about the enthusiasms and challenges of being a historian in changing times a page turner. (Midwest Book Review)The autobiographical essays in Shapers of Southern History prove that the history of the historians is as colorful and meaningful as the history of the region they study. Its multilayered offerings make it as flexible for classroom use as it is readable for pleasure. Indeed, the only thing uniform in this collection is the high quality of the writing. (American Historical Review)Novice scholars and historians regardless of field of specialization would do well to peruse this monograph. Shapers of Southern History contai
John B. Boles is William Pettus Hobby Professor of History at Rice University and managing editor of the "Journal of Southern History." His books include "Shapers of Southern History" and "Autobiographical Reflections on Southern Religious History" (both Georgia).
Anne Firor Scott tells of her advisor's ridicule when childbirth twice delayed Scott's dissertation: "With great effort I managed to write two chapters, but Professor Handlin was moved to inquire whether I planned to have a baby every chapter." Yet another prominent theme is the reconciliation of the professional and the personal, as when Bill C. "I realized for the first time," writes Wood, "that there must be something even bigger than hometown loyalties dividing Americans." Gender equality is another frequent concern in the essays. Louis Cardinals erupted in applause for the Dodgers' Jackie Robinson. This volume gathers personal recollections by fifteen eminent historians of the American South. Peter H. As they reflect on why they joined the profession and chose their particular research specialties, these historians write eloquently of family and upbringing, teachers and mentors, defining events and serendipitous opportunities.The struggle for civil rights was the defining experience for several contributors. Coming from distinctive backgrounds, traveling diverse career paths, and practicing different kinds of history, the contributors exemplify the field's richness on many levels. Malone traces his scholarly interests back to "the memories of growing up poor on an East Texas cotton farm and finding escape and diversion in the sounds of hillbilly music."Always candid and often witty, ea