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The Politics of Resentment
“An important contribution to the literature on contemporary American politics. Both methodologically and substantively, it breaks new ground.” —Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare When Scott Walker was elected Governor of Wisconsin, the state became the focus of debate about the appropriate role of government. In a time of rising inequality, Walker not only survived a bitterly contested recall, he was subsequently reelected. But why were the very people who would benefit from strong government services so vehemently against the idea of big government? With The Politics of Resentment, Katherine J. Cramer uncovers an oft-overlooked piece of the puzzle: rural political consciousness an...
Black Settlers in Rural Wisconsin
Years before the Civil War began, several Black families had settled in rural communities in Wisconsin. Concentrating on two such communities: Cheyenne Valley and Pleasant Ridge, author Zachary Cooper paints a vivid portrait of life for these settlers, who were pioneers in a literal and a symbolic sense. Some were freed or escaped slaves and some were citizens who had migrated from Southern states hoping to find a more welcoming community. With more than a dozen photographs to complement the text, this volume provides insight into a little-known facet of early settlement in Wisconsin.
Between Memory and Reality
In the small communities of Wisconsin a rich blend of European cultures and practices survive. These communities and their people are unique in the ways they have responded to change in the late nineteenth century and twentieth century.
Stepping Into Rural Wisconsin
This book is narrated by Ed Kuehn (co-author), who picks up pieces of his Midwest American family, and puts them together to form a solid picture of his grandparents, Charly and Hulda, taking the reader on a journey through their life, in the context of the times, learning with fascinating historical details, how life was lived in early 1900s in rural America.
The Rural Route 2 Cookbook
These tried and true recipes from rural Wisconsin include beverages, breads --Homemade Cinnamon Rolls in two hours or less--cakes, pies, desserts, candy, main dishes, cookies, salads, and vegetables.
