Cowboy Conservatism

Texas and the Rise of the Modern Right

Sean P. Cunningham

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The University Press of Kentucky
24 June 2010

History; Political parties

Series: New Directions in Southern History

During the 1960s and 1970s, Texas was rocked by a series of political transitions. Despite its century-long heritage of solidly Democratic politics, the state became a Republican stronghold virtually overnight, and by 1980 it was known as Reagan Country. Ultimately, Republicans dominated the Texas political landscape, holding all twenty-seven of its elected offices and carrying former governor George W. Bush to his second term as president with more than 61 percent of the Texas vote.

Sean P. Cunningham examines the remarkable history of Republican Texas in Cowboy Conservatism: Texas and the Rise of the Modern Right. Utilizing extensive research drawn from the archives of four presidential libraries, gubernatorial papers, local campaign offices, and oral histories, Cunningham presents a compelling narrative of the most notable regional genesis of modern conservatism. Spanning the decades from Kennedy's assassination to Reagan's presidency, Cunningham reveals a vivid portrait of modern conservatism in one of the nation's largest and most politically powerful states. The newest title in the New Directions in Southern History series, Cunningham's Cowboy Conservatism demonstrates Texas's distinctive and vital contributions to the transformation of postwar American politics.

By: Sean P. Cunningham
Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 610g
ISBN: 9780813125763
ISBN 10: 0813125766
Series: New Directions in Southern History
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 24 June 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sean P. Cunningham, assistant professor of history at Texas Tech University, has published articles and book reviews in Southwestern Historical Quarterly, the East Texas Historical Journal, and other publications. He lives in Lubbock, Texas.

Reviews for Cowboy Conservatism: Texas and the Rise of the Modern Right

Cowboy Conservativism is a careful study that avoids polemics and oversimplifications while still presenting a clear, focused argument. -- <i>Reviews in American History</i> -- </p>