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Michael Myerson

 
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Synopsis

A sharp look at North Carolina’s rise and the hidden costs of the New South, from tourism to power and prejudice.

Nothing Could Be Finer surveys how the state’s booming economy and glossy image mask deeper questions about race, class, and political power. It connects tourism, industry, and government policy to a long history of inequality, showing how money and influence shape everyday life.


Through vivid snapshots of places, people, and institutions, the book invites readers to consider what lies beneath a promoted “good roads” myth and a modern economy built on utility profits, corporate boards, and selective memory.




  • See how tourism, manufacturing, and public policy intersect with social change in the New South.

  • Learn about the role of major companies, banks, and utilities in shaping the region’s growth.

  • Explore tensions between progress narratives and persistent discrimination and political power plays.

  • Discover how cultural memory and public symbols compare with the lived realities of communities.



Ideal for readers of regional history and social critique who want a clear, accessible look at North Carolina’s complex past and present.


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