Appalachia Revisited: New Perspectives on Place, Tradition, and Progress

Book Overview

Known for its dramatic beauty and valuable natural resources, Appalachia has undergone significant technological, economic, political, and environmental changes in recent decades. Home to distinctive traditions and a rich cultural heritage, the area is also plagued by poverty, insufficient healthcare and education, drug addiction, and ecological devastation. This complex and controversial region has been examined by generations of scholars, activists, and civil servants -- all offering an arr

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813174414
• ISBN13: 9780813174419
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher