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Owsley County Kentucky and the Perpetuation of Poverty Contributions to Southern Appalachian Stu

by [Burch Jr., John R.]

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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.

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  • McFarland & Company Brand
  • Oct 19, 2007 Pub Date:
  • 9780786432646 ISBN-13:
  • 0786432640 ISBN-10:
  • English Language
  • 9 in * 0.47 in * 6 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: