
Here is an intimate portrait of Jimmy Carter's hometown, seen through the lens of a talented photojournalist and told in the words of a cross section of Plains people. They reminisce and express their feelings about the town, about the importance of religion in their lives, about racial integration, about old times, good times and changing times.
This work investigates the social and cultural identity of Plains, Georgia, during the era of Jimmy Carter's presidency. Steven Borns, a photojournalist, utilizes a combination of visual documentation and oral history to capture the collective consciousness of the town's residents. The book argues that the character of a small American town is defined by the intersection of personal memory, religious conviction, and the shifting landscape of racial integration.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Critics and readers often note that the book serves as a valuable primary source for understanding the cultural climate of the late 1970s in the rural South. Experts highlight the work as a successful synthesis of visual storytelling and sociological observation.
Page Count:
115
Publication Date:
1978-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070065357
ISBN-13:
9780070065352
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