Once known as a democratic stronghold the solid south is now politically dominated by the republican party this book explores how the interaction of race relations economic isolation and religion create a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the majority party in the american south the book uses a case study of jacksonville florida to examine the attitudes of southern . Download citation race religion and economic change in the republican south a study of a southern city once known as a democratic stronghold the solid south is now politically dominated . Once known as a democratic stronghold the solid south is now politically dominated by the republican party with frank and provocative analysis matthew corrigan explores how the interaction of race relations economic isolation and religion create a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the majority party in the american south. Race religion and economic change in the republican south a study of a southern city corrigan matthew t on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers race religion and economic change in the republican south a study of a southern city. Race religion and economic change in the republican south a study of a southern city corrigan matthew t 9780813033143 books amazonca