The North Carolina Gazetteer, 2nd Ed: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places and Their History

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The North Carolina Gazetteer, 2nd Ed

A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places and Their History

Michael Hill, Michael Hill

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The University of North Carolina Press
30 June 2010

Encyclopaedias & reference works; Place names & gazetteers; Regional & national history; History of the Americas; Population & demography

Looking beyond the post-World War II era and the emergence of the Sunbelt economy to examine recent and contemporary developments, the 48 thematic essays consider the ongoing remarkable growth of southern urban centers, new immigration patterns (such as the influx of Latinos and the return-migration of many African Americans), booming regional entrepreneurial activities with global reach (such as the rise of the southern banking industry and companies such as CNN in Atlanta and FedEx in Memphis), and mounting challenges that result from these patterns (including population pressure and urban sprawl, aging and deteriorating infrastructure, gentrification, and state and local budget shortfalls). The 31 topical entries focus on individual cities and urban cultural elements, including Mardi Gras, Dollywood, and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

By: Michael Hill, Michael Hill
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 877g
ISBN: 9780807871386
ISBN 10: 0807871389
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 30 June 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Hill is research supervisor at the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. He is editor of the Guide to North Carolina Highway Historical Markers and The Governors of North Carolina

Reviews for The North Carolina Gazetteer, 2nd Ed: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places and Their History

One can't get all this information anywhere else. . . . The book is practically a 'must' for anyone interested in the state's geography or history.--<i>North Carolina Historical Review</i>