Owsley County, Kentucky, and the Perpetuation of Poverty - (Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies) by John R Burch (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Owsley County, Kentucky, is well known by journalists, academics, and local historians as a quintessential example of rural poverty in Appalachia.
- About the Author: The late John R. Burch, Jr., was the Library Director and a professor at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
- 235 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies
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About the Book
This scholarly study identifies several reasons behind Owsley Countys ongoing struggle with poverty, including the countys lack of natural resources, a poor transportation system, and a centralized socio-political power structure controlled by the entrenched elite. Finally, the author asserts that Owsley Countys economic hardships are far from unique, but rather are representative of a significant number of similarly-stricken Appalachian counties and towns. Several tables and appendices provide useful demographic, legislative, and agricultural data from Owsley County between 1844 and 1975.Book Synopsis
Owsley County, Kentucky, is well known by journalists, academics, and local historians as a quintessential example of rural poverty in Appalachia. This study identifies several reasons behind Owsley County's ongoing struggle with poverty, including the county's lack of natural resources, a poor transportation system, and a centralized socio-political power structure controlled by the entrenched elite. The author asserts that Owsley County's economic hardships are far from unique, but rather are representative of a significant number of Appalachian counties and towns. Several tables and appendices provide useful demographic, legislative, and agricultural data.
Review Quotes
"a valuable and entertaining local history"-The Journal of Southern History; "fascinating"-Journal of Appalachian Studies; "opens a new window into Appalachian studies...an excellent work"-The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society.
About the Author
The late John R. Burch, Jr., was the Library Director and a professor at the University of Tennessee at Martin.Dimensions (Overall): 8.98 Inches (H) x 6.32 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies
Sub-Genre: United States
Genre: History
Number of Pages: 235
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: John R Burch
Language: English
Street Date: October 19, 2007
TCIN: 93282627
UPC: 9780786432646
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-9677
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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