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2. The Paradox of Tar Heel Politics

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2012, 03:28 PM

Feb 2012

A useful book is "The Paradox of Tar Heel Politics" by Rob Christensen. UNC Press 2008.

This book covers mostly the period from 1890 up to 2008, but not the 2008 campaign.

Crucial background stories for anyone trying to understand modern politics in NC.

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