This volume focuses on Appalachians as a case study of internal
migration in developed countries. Since World War II, Appalachian
miners have left the coal towns of their mountain region for the
car towns of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Migrations have
ebbed and flowed with economic expansion and recession. Some
descendants who are several generations removed from the migration
experience do not identify with their mountainous background, but
many urban Appalachians have maintained their cultural ties to the
region and its values. This collection of essays is the fourth in a
series of studies of Appalachian society in relation to mainstream
America. While earlier works have concentrated on the migration
process, jobs, housing, and ethnic group formation in urban
settings, this volume addresses the important issues of health,
environment, and education in the urban Appalachian context. As
such, it is the only resource available for educators and health
and human service professionals involved with this social
sector.
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