1964 - Freedom Summer - forever changed the political landscape of Mississippi. How those changes played out is the subject of Chris Danielson's fascinating new book, After Freedom Summer.

"Confirms the huge limitations of the two-party structure and the inescapability of race in the Deep South."--Journal of American History "A sobering account of what happened after the singing and marching stopped. Danielson's masterful analysis of Mississippi's racially divided electorate proves that, despite the election of hundreds of blacks to public office, whites still hold all the levels of political power."--John Dittmer, author of Local People: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi "[Shows] that race remains at the absolute center of Mississippi politics, despite politicians' constant refuge in race-blind drivel. As such, the book is exceptionally powerful."--Journal of Southern History "A brilliant history of black politics and white resistance in post-civil rights era Mississippi. Danielson's work helps to fill the yawning gap in the black politics historiography between the Black Power movement and contemporary black politics. Additionally, he makes a critical contribution to the literature of the racial realignment of the two major political parties. A must-read!" --G. Derek Musgrove, University of the District of Columbia "A well-researched work that is essential for any student wishing to understand modern Mississippi politics."--Southern Historian "By bringing together Mississippi's diverse cast of political actors in one compelling narrative, Danielson has performed a valuable service."--Journal of American Studies