4. “What’s the Matter with you People?” The Performance of Authentic Behavior in Small-Town Texan Plays

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. 1.Introduction. Texas and the Performance of Regionality 1
6. 2. “Deep in the Heart”. The Architectural Landscapes of Texan Cultural Memory 14
7. 3. Teaching “Texan”. The Pedagogical Function of the Texas Revolution 37
8. 4. “What’s the Matter with you People?” The Performance of Authentic Behavior in Small-Town Texan Plays 71
9. 5. Selling Texas: Th e Political Branding of Texan Cultural Identity 95
10. 6. Conclusion “Our Flag Still Waves Proudly from the Walls” 120
11. Notes 125
12. Index 157