Specializing in Southern Politics, Elections and Louisiana Politics Dr. Wayne Parent’s analysis of the Louisiana carnival of politics is truly one to be taught for years to come. Parent effortlessly tells the sordid story of Louisiana and their often times corrupt political system. In a state where there has been more constitutions than any other in the union as well as having Napoleonic based law, Louisiana is clearly different. To dive into this minefield of diversity is a tough task and Inside the Carnival: Unmasking Louisiana Politics Parent truly examines and explores all areas, leaving the reader with a thirst for more knowledge.
Dr. Wayne Parent a prominent political scientist as well as associate dean of the College of Arts and Science at Louisiana State University, he is a frequent commentator on national and Louisiana political media. He has appeared on such shows as Nightline, CBS Sunday Morning, All Things Considered, and U.S. News and World Report. As a Russell B. Long Professor of Political Science at Louisiana State University, he has won numerous awards. …show more content…
However, Wayne Parent brings forth a fresh take on subjects of Louisiana Politics such as: political culture, black politics, rural white voters, and the growth of the Republican Party in the South. Not satisfied with previous works Parent explores outside the typical norm and brings a new perspective. In a state where one gubernatorial saw a known Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan running against a former criminally indicted governor Edwin Edwards, with both later to be imprisoned, Louisiana has a wide story to tell. Louisiana for Parent is most easily explained by being considered or broken down into city states. It is part of the Deep South but not in the typical ways. Louisiana is still a two party state. She is not hammered into the Republican
Dr. Wayne Parent a prominent political scientist as well as associate dean of the College of Arts and Science at Louisiana State University, he is a frequent commentator on national and Louisiana political media. He has appeared on such shows as Nightline, CBS Sunday Morning, All Things Considered, and U.S. News and World Report. As a Russell B. Long Professor of Political Science at Louisiana State University, he has won numerous awards. …show more content…
However, Wayne Parent brings forth a fresh take on subjects of Louisiana Politics such as: political culture, black politics, rural white voters, and the growth of the Republican Party in the South. Not satisfied with previous works Parent explores outside the typical norm and brings a new perspective. In a state where one gubernatorial saw a known Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan running against a former criminally indicted governor Edwin Edwards, with both later to be imprisoned, Louisiana has a wide story to tell. Louisiana for Parent is most easily explained by being considered or broken down into city states. It is part of the Deep South but not in the typical ways. Louisiana is still a two party state. She is not hammered into the Republican