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What is most compelling about Peacock's thesis is that his new paradigm depicts an altered sense of self for the southerner. Peacock pinpoints southern identity shifts on both communal and individual levels. . . . His study is forward-looking, as he anticipates how grounded globalism will continue to alter southern identity. The vision of a South free from its 'burden of history' is tantalizing: only time will tell if Peacock's theory comes to pass.-- Southern Quarterly

Peacock is a pathbreaking commentator on the impact of globalization on the American South. In this provocative volume, he challenges us to move beyond traditional notions of a southern identity shaped and sustained by the South's historically 'oppositional' relationship with the rest of America to focus on its rapidly evolving relationship with the rest of the world. --James C. Cobb, author of Away Down South

James Peacock is a pathbreaking commentator on the impact of globalization on the American South. In this provocative volume, he challenges us to move beyond traditional notions of a southern identity shaped and sustained by the South's historically 'oppositional' relationship with the rest of America to focus on its rapidly evolving relationship.

Peacock's new book will provide informed answers to many questions about the future of the American South. His term 'grounded globalism' will likely become the key one for understanding how a transformed South will play a distinctive role, not only in the nation but in the world. This engaging study shows a distinguished scholar attuned to a spectacular array of evidence that has deeper patterns he discerns. Peacock has been paying close, sensitive attention to developments in the South, and this book represents a report from the swirl of social change that is bringing new peoples, cultures, and attitudes into the region. --Charles Reagan Wilson Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi The U.S. South is admired around the world for its unique culture. In Grounded Globalism, Peacock offers an original and hopeful view of how we can engage the world while keeping, and even enhancing, the best of what the South has to offer. --President Jimmy Carter Peacock is a pathbreaking commentator on the impact of globalization on the American South. In this provocative volume, he challenges us to move beyond traditional notions of a southern identity shaped and sustained by the South's historically 'oppositional' relationship with the rest of America to focus on its rapidly evolving relationship with the rest of the world. --James C. Cobb author of Away Down South Grounded Globalism brings the problems and promises of globalization down to earth in writing that is accessible to all readers. Most studies of globalism explore its impact on 'others' who live outside of the United States. Peacock takes us home to the American South. Everyone interested in outsourcing, offshoring, and realignment should read this book. --James L. Watson editor of Golden Arches East: McDonald's in East Asia What is most compelling about Peacock's thesis is that his new paradigm depicts an altered sense of self for the southerner. Peacock pinpoints southern identity shifts on both communal and individual levels. . . . His study is forward-looking, as he anticipates how grounded globalism will continue to alter southern identity. The vision of a South free from its 'burden of history' is tantalizing: only time will tell if Peacock's theory comes to pass. --Southern Quarterly

James Peacock is a pathbreaking commentator on the impact of globalization on the American South. In this provocative volume, he challenges us to move beyond traditional notions of a southern identity shaped and sustained by the South's historically 'oppositional' relationship with the rest of America to focus on its rapidly evolving relationship. The U.S. South is admired around the world for its unique culture. In Grounded Globalism , Peacock offers an original and hopeful view of how we can engage the world while keeping, and even enhancing, the best of what the South has to offer. --President Jimmy Carter Peacock's new book will provide informed answers to many questions about the future of the American South. His term 'grounded globalism' will likely become the key one for understanding how a transformed South will play a distinctive role, not only in the nation but in the world. This engaging study shows a distinguished scholar attuned to a spectacular array of evidence that has deeper patterns he discerns. Peacock has been paying close, sensitive attention to developments in the South, and this book represents a report from the swirl of social change that is bringing new peoples, cultures, and attitudes into the region. --Charles Reagan Wilson, Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi What is most compelling about Peacock's thesis is that his new paradigm depicts an altered sense of self for the southerner. Peacock pinpoints southern identity shifts on both communal and individual levels. . . . His study is forward-looking, as he anticipates how grounded globalism will continue to alter southern identity. The vision of a South free from its 'burden of history' is tantalizing: only time will tell if Peacock's theory comes to pass. -- Southern Quarterly Grounded Globalism brings the problems and promises of globalization down to earth in writing that is accessible to all readers. Most studies of globalism explore its impact on 'others' who live outside of the United States. Peacock takes us home to the American South. Everyone interested in outsourcing, offshoring, and realignment should read this book. --James L. Watson, editor of Golden Arches East: McDonald's in East Asia Peacock is a pathbreaking commentator on the impact of globalization on the American South. In this provocative volume, he challenges us to move beyond traditional notions of a southern identity shaped and sustained by the South's historically 'oppositional' relationship with the rest of America to focus on its rapidly evolving relationship with the rest of the world. --James C. Cobb, author of Away Down South What is most compelling about Peacock's thesis is that his new paradigm depicts an altered sense of self for the southerner. Peacock pinpoints southern identity shifts on both communal and individual levels. . . . His study is forward-looking, as he anticipates how grounded globalism will continue to alter southern identity. The vision of a South free from its 'burden of history' is tantalizing: only time will tell if Peacock's theory comes to pass.-- Southern Quarterly Grounded Globalism brings the problems and promises of globalization down to earth in writing that is accessible to all readers. Most studies of globalism explore its impact on 'others' who live outside of the United States. Peacock takes us home to the American South. Everyone interested in outsourcing, offshoring, and realignment should read this book.--James L. Watson editor of Golden Arches East: McDonald's in East Asia Peacock is a pathbreaking commentator on the impact of globalization on the American South. In this provocative volume, he challenges us to move beyond traditional notions of a southern identity shaped and sustained by the South's historically 'oppositional' relationship with the rest of America to focus on its rapidly evolving relationship with the rest of the world.--James C. Cobb author of Away Down South The U.S. South is admired around the world for its unique culture. In Grounded Globalism, Peacock offers an original and hopeful view of how we can engage the world while keeping, and even enhancing, the best of what the South has to offer.--President Jimmy Carter Peacock's new book will provide informed answers to many questions about the future of the American South. His term 'grounded globalism' will likely become the key one for understanding how a transformed South will play a distinctive role, not only in the nation but in the world. This engaging study shows a distinguished scholar attuned to a spectacular array of evidence that has deeper patterns he discerns. Peacock has been paying close, sensitive attention to developments in the South, and this book represents a report from the swirl of social change that is bringing new peoples, cultures, and attitudes into the region.--Charles Reagan Wilson Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi

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"James L. Peacock, Kenan Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, was president of the American Anthropological Association from 1993 to 1995. In 1995 Peacock was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and in 2002 the American Anthropological Association awarded him the prestigious Franz Boas Award for Exemplary Service to Anthropology. His visiting professorships have taken him to Princeton University, Yale University, Oxford University, University of California at San Diego, and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore. Dr. Peacock has authored or edited more than fifteen books, including the widely taught overview ""The Anthropological Lens."" His articles, papers, reviews, commentaries, and other writings number in the hundreds."

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