* "In Search of Another Country: The Lost World of the Southern Middle Class" (2016): This book explores the economic and social decline of the Southern middle class in the 20th century, focusing on the experiences of white Southerners and the role of race in their lives.
* "The Unfinished Revolution: The Struggle for Racial Equality in the Twentieth Century" (2009): This work provides a broad overview of the Civil Rights Movement and its legacies, examining the challenges and successes of achieving racial equality in the United States.
* "The Politics of the Second Reconstruction: The Struggle for Racial Equality in Post-War Virginia" (1995): This book focuses on the struggle for racial equality in Virginia during the years following World War II. It highlights the crucial role of social movements, litigation, and political activism in challenging segregation and achieving some degree of racial progress.
Crespino has also published numerous scholarly articles and essays on related topics. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Beveridge Prize and the Southern Historical Association's C. Vann Woodward Book Award.
If you are interested in learning more about the history of race, class, and the South, Joseph H. Crespino's books are excellent resources.