Southern West Virginia and the struggle for modernity
By: Christopher Dorsey
Series: Contributions to southern Appalachian studies -- 28; Contributions to southern Appalachian studies -- 28.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9780786460496
Subjects: Politics and government; Civilization; Economic development; History
Description: "This work addresses how southern West Virginia's history still impacts aspects of modern-day life for Mountaineers. It examines how the region's Appalachian culture and identity have adapted to, and been affected by, these factors as well as how stereotypical perceptions held by those outside the region have created opportunities and barriers to modernization for southern West Virginians"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The rediscovery of Appalachia and the coming of industrialization; title: Life and death in the early company towns; title: The coming of the unions and the Paint Creek-Cabin Creek Strike; title: Profiles in corruption and failed government : the Matewan Massacre and the battle for Blair Mountain; title: FDR's legacy : the great Depression and continuing problems with public welfare, agriculture, and unemployment; title: Health and the mountaineer : perspectives on public and occupational health; title: Democracy lost : political corruption and the impact on political involvement; title: Culture, identity, and modernization; title: Mountaintop removal and the battle for hearts and minds.