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American Exodus: The Dust Bowl Migration And Okie Culture In California,New
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Fifty Years Ago, John Steinbeck'S Now Classic Novel, The Grapes Of Wrath, Captured The Epic Story Of An Oklahoma Farm Family Driven West To California By Dust Storms, Drought, And Economic Hardship. It Was A Story That Generations Of Americans Have Also Come To Know Through Dorothea Lange'S Unforgettable Photos Of Migrant Families Struggling To Make A Living In Depressiontorn California. Now In James N. Gregory'S Pathbreaking American Exodus, There Is At Last An Historical Study That Moves Beyond The Fiction Of The 1930S To Uncover The Full Meaning Of These Events.American Exodus Takes Us Back To The Dust Bowl Migration Of The 1930S And The War Boom Influx Of The 1940S To Explore The Experiences Of The More Than One Million Oklahomans, Arkansans, Texans, And Missourians Who Sought Opportunities In California. Gregory Reaches Into The Migrants' Lives To Reveal Not Only Their Economic Trials But Also Their Impact On California'S Culture And Society. He Traces The Development Of An 'Okie Subculture' That Over The Years Has Grown Into An Essential Element In California'S Cultural Landscape.Gregory Vividly Depicts How Southwesterners Brought With Them On Their Journey West An Allegiance To Evangelical Protestantism, 'Plainfolk American' Values, And A Love Of Country Music. These Values Gave Okies An Expanding Cultural Presence Their New Home. In Their Neighborhoods, Often Called 'Little Oklahomas,' They Created A Community Of Churches And Saloons, Of Churchgoers And Goodoldboys, Mixing Sternminded Religious Thinking With Harddrinking Irreverence. Today, Baptist And Pentecostal Churches Abound In This Region, And From Gene Autry, 'Oklahoma'S Singing Cowboy,' To Woody Guthrie, Bob Wills, And Merle Haggard, The Special Concerns Of Southwesterners Have Long Dominated The Country Music Industry In California. The Legacy Of The Dust Bowl Migration Can Also Be Measured In Political Terms. Throughout California And Especially In The San Joaquin Valley Okies Have Implanted Their Own Brand Of Populist Conservatism.The Consequences Reach Far Beyond California. The Dust Bowl Migration Was Part Of A Larger Heartland Diaspora That Has Sent Millions Of Southerners And Rural Midwesterners To The Nation'S Northern And Western Industrial Perimeter. American Exodus Is The First Book To Examine The Cultural Implications Of That Massive 20Thcentury Population Shift. In This Rich Account Of The Experiences And Impact Of These Migrant Heartlanders, Gregory Fills An Important Gap In Recent American Social History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'American Exodus'? A: 'American Exodus' explores the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and the subsequent influx of migrants to California, focusing on the experiences and cultural impact of over one million individuals from Oklahoma and surrounding states.
- Q: Who is the author of 'American Exodus'? A: The book is authored by James N. Gregory, who provides a historical examination of the migration and its implications.
- Q: What cultural aspects does the book discuss? A: 'American Exodus' discusses the development of an 'Okie subculture' in California, highlighting the influence of evangelical Protestantism, country music, and community structures among the migrants.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'American Exodus' contains 368 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of the migration and its effects.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'American Exodus' published? A: 'American Exodus' was published on September 12, 1991, and has since become a significant work in American social history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'American Exodus' is suitable for academic research as it provides a thorough historical study and analysis of the Dust Bowl migration and its cultural implications.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of migration, cultural identity, economic struggle, and the political ramifications of the Dust Bowl migration in California and beyond.
- Q: Can I find personal stories of migrants in the book? A: Yes, 'American Exodus' includes personal stories of the migrants, providing a vivid depiction of their experiences and the challenges they faced.
- Q: What is the significance of the Dust Bowl migration according to the book? A: The book argues that the Dust Bowl migration was a critical moment in American history, influencing cultural, social, and political landscapes across the nation.