The Vital South: How Presidents Are Elected
Earl Black, Merle Black
Carry the South, control the White House. What the Democratic party once took for granted, Republicans now claim as their own. The first book to chronicle this shift of electoral power, The Vital South explores the history, meaning, and ramifications of a Republican South in the realm of presidential politics.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROSE Award for Government and Politics | 1992 | Winner | Official source |
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01 Central figures
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02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
The book argues that a Republican South has shifted electoral power in presidential politics, enabling Republicans to secure the White House by replacing Democratic assumptions about South-based voting.
Model confidence 62%
04 Reading orientation
70 / 100 academicAcademic
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 46%.