The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Volume 11: Agriculture and Industry (v. 11)

The agricultural section consists of 25 thematic entries that explore issues such as Native American agricultural practices, plantations, and sustainable agriculture. Thirty-eight shorter pieces cover key crops of the region—from tobacco to Christmas trees—as well as issues of historic and emerging interest—from insects and insecticides to migrant labor. The section on industry and commerce contains 13 thematic entries in which contributors address topics such as the economic impact of military bases, resistance to industrialization, and black business. Thirty-six topical entries explore particular industries, such as textiles, timber, automobiles, and banking, as well as individuals--including Henry W. Grady and Sam M. Walton—whose ideas and enterprises have helped shape the modern South.