In an increasingly globalized world, place matters more than ever. Nowhere is that more true than in Appalachian studies -- a field which brings scholars, activ

In an increasingly globalised world, place matters more than ever. Nowhere is that more true than in Appalachian studies. Drawing on cultural anthropology, soci

A Handbook to Appalachia provides a clear, concise first step toward understanding the expanding field of Appalachian studies, from the history of the area to i

Known for its dramatic beauty and valuable natural resources, Appalachia has undergone significant technological, economic, political, and environmental changes

This award-winning history examines the politics of progress in America through a close look at industrial development in Appalachia since WWII. Appalachia has