White Flight: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism (Politics and Society in Twentieth-Century America)
Ronald Brownstein, "American Prospect"American Prospect: InWhite Flight, a study of white resistance to desegregation in Atlanta, Kruse produces a panoramic and engaging portrayal of the struggle over desegregation.Jeff Roche, "Journal of American History"Journal of American History: An ambitious, well-researched, and interesting study,White Flightoffers a provocative examination of the connections between race and conservative politics.Jonathan Tilove, "Times-Picayune"Times-Picayune: Kruse presents a nuanced portrayal of the trends that fostered the growth of the suburbs and the casting aside of racist demagoguery.R. Claire Snyder, "New Political Science"New Political Science:White Flightprovides a detailed yet fascinating history of right-wing backlash against the civil rights movement that has relevance not only for historians but also for political scientists. Kevin Kruse's study deserves a wide reading.Kristen O'Hare, "Urban History Review"Urban History Review: In his book, Kevin Kruse analyzes the ideology accompanying white flight and its ongoing impact on American politics. . . . In a beautifully written, clearly structured, and deeply researched narrative, Kruse lays out the historical processes that led to the development of modern conservatism.Clay Risen, "Nashville Scene"Nashville Scene: Kruse's ultimate success lies in using history to answer contemporary political questions, and without compromising his professional standards.