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Sociologist

John Shelton Reed is a sociologist born on January 8, 1942. His research focuses on sociological theory, cultural sociology, and the sociology of the American South.

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“As long as there are Japanese tourists, there will be a market for the Old South.”

Long South Tourists

Author:John Shelton Reed

“The nature of the South is changing faster than the stereotypes are. Much of the South now looks like San Jose. Is it still southern?”

Looks Stills South Faster Southern Stereotype

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“Why can I write 'South' with some assurance that you'll know I mean Richmond and don't mean Phoenix? What is it that the South's boundaries enclose?”

Knows Writing Mean South Boundaries Assurance Phoenix Richmond

Book:My Tears Spoiled My Aim, and Other Reflections on Southern Culture

Source: My Tears Spoiled My Aim, and Other Reflections on Southern Culture

“I think there's a suspicion in the South of people putting on airs. You see it in most successful Southern politicians, but you also see it in someone like Richard Petty, who may be a multimillionaire stock car driver, but he's also beloved because he has a nice self-deprecatory way about him.”

People Thinking Way May Self Successful Nice Air Car Politician South Beloved Drivers Southern Suspicion Petty

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“If you care to define the South as a poor, rural region with lousy race relations, that South survives only in geographical shreds and patches and most Southerners don't live there any more.”

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Author:John Shelton Reed

“The South is like my favorite pair of blue jeans. It's shrunk some, faded a bit, got a few holes in it. it just might split at the seams. It doesn't look much like it used to, but it's more comfortable, and there's probably a lot of wear left in it.”

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Book:My Tears Spoiled My Aim, and Other Reflections on Southern Culture

Source: My Tears Spoiled My Aim, and Other Reflections on Southern Culture

About the Author

Born: January 8, 1942
Known for: Sociologist
Quotes: 25

Books & Sources

My Tears Spoiled My Aim, and Other Reflections on Southern CultureRelated source material

Barbecue: a Savor the South® cookbookRelated source material

Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina BarbecueRelated source material

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