Neo-Confederacy: A Critical Introduction is an academic book published in 2008 by the University of Texas Press, edited by Euan Hague, Heidi Beirich, and Edward H. Sebesta. It provides the first book-length study of the neo-Confederacy movement, a sociological phenomenon rooted in white supremacy that seeks to revive and mainstream Confederate ideology in contemporary American politics and culture. The book incorporates groundbreaking essays exploring various aspects of the movement, including its manifestations in literature, music, ethnic and cultural claims of white Anglo-Celtic southerners, gender and sexuality, and the origins of organizations like the League of the South. Drawing on sources such as magazines like Southern Partisan, secessionist publications, newsletters, and websites like DixieNet, the work probes the movement's goals beyond mere ancestral celebration, revealing ambitions to influence national politics profoundly, over a century and a half after the Civil War. The publication raises critical questions about the mainstreaming of neo-Confederate ideology, highlighting its inroads into broader society despite its foundations in notions of racial superiority. It examines how this legacy continues to shape political discourse, cultural narratives, and social identities in the United States, particularly in the South. Through detailed analysis, the book uncovers the veneer of heritage preservation to expose more extensive ideological objectives, including efforts to promote secessionist ideas and white nationalist agendas under the guise of regional pride.