Democracy Heading South

Professor Augustus Cochran talked about his book, Democracy Heading South: National Politics in the Shadow of Dixie, published by the Univer… read more

Professor Augustus Cochran talked about his book, Democracy Heading South: National Politics in the Shadow of Dixie, published by the University Press of Kansas. He said that current U.S. politics is exhibiting some of the same symptoms demonstrated in the South in the era of Jim Crow and demagogic rhetoric. He also talked about the change in political institutions, racial politics, family dynasties, and low voter turnout. He also answered audience questions. close

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Democracy Heading South

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Program ID:
166934-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
First Aired:
Nov 03, 2001 | 9:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 10, 2001 | 4:33am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Nov 03, 2001 | 9:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 10, 2001 | 4:33am EST | C-SPAN 2
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