After Freedom Summer: How Race Realigned Mississippi Politics, 1965-1986

Confirms the huge limitations of the two-party structure and the inescapability of race in the Deep South. "Journal of American History" A sobering account of what happened after the singing and marching stopped. Danielson s masterful analysis of Mississippi s racially divided electorate proves that, despite the election of hundreds of blacks to public office, whites still hold all the levels of political power. John Dittmer, author of "Local People: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi" [Shows] that race remains at the absolute center of Mississippi politics, despite politicians constant refuge in race-blind drivel. As such, the book is exceptionally powerful. "Journal of Southern History" A brilliant history of black politics and white resistance in post civil rights era Mississippi. Danielson s work helps to fill the yawning gap in the black politics historiography between the Black Power movement and contemporary black politics. Additionally, he makes a critical contribution to the literature of the racial realignment of the two major political parties. A must-read! G. Derek Musgrove, University of the District of Columbia A well-researched work that is essential for any student wishing to understand modern Mississippi politics. "Southern Historian" By bringing together Mississippi s diverse cast of political actors in one compelling narrative, Danielson has performed a valuable service. "Journal of American Studies""