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Appalachian Fall: Dispatches from Coal Country on What's Ailing America,Used
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A searing, ontheground examination of the collapsing coal industryand the communities left behindin the midst of economic and environmental crisis.Despite fueling a century of American progress, the people at the heart of coal country are being left behind, suffering from unemployment, the opioid epidemic, and environmental crises often at greater rates than anywhere else in the country. But what if Appalachias troubles are just a taste of what the future holds for all of us?Appalachian Fall tells the captivating true story of coal communities on the leading edge of change. A group of local reporters known as the Ohio Valley ReSource shares the realworld impact these changes have had on what was once the heart and soul of America. Including stories like:The miners strike in Harlan County after their company suddenly went bankrupt, bouncing their paychecksThe farmers tilling former mining ground for new cash crops like hempThe activists working to fight mountaintop removal and bring clean energy jobs to the regionAnd the mothers mourning the loss of their children to overdose and despairIn the wake of the controversial bestseller Hillbilly Elegy, Appalachian Fall addresses what our country owes to a region that provided fuel for a century and what it risks if it stands by watching as the region, and its people, collapse.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Appalachian Fall'? A: 'Appalachian Fall' examines the collapsing coal industry in Appalachia and its impact on communities facing economic and environmental crises.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Appalachian Fall'? A: The author of 'Appalachian Fall' is Jeff Young.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Appalachian Fall' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Appalachian Fall' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Appalachian Fall' published? A: 'Appalachian Fall' was published on August 11, 2020.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include unemployment, the opioid epidemic, environmental crises, and the resilience of coal communities in Appalachia.
- Q: Is 'Appalachian Fall' suitable for all readers? A: 'Appalachian Fall' is primarily targeted towards readers interested in social issues, environmental challenges, and the socio-economic dynamics of Appalachia.
- Q: Does the book provide real-life stories or examples? A: Yes, 'Appalachian Fall' includes real-life stories from local reporters that illustrate the changes and challenges faced by coal communities.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Appalachian Fall' is in new condition.
- Q: Can 'Appalachian Fall' be considered a follow-up to 'Hillbilly Elegy'? A: 'Appalachian Fall' addresses themes similar to those in 'Hillbilly Elegy', focusing on the socio-economic struggles of Appalachia.