The images of poverty in Appalachia that John F. Kennedy used in
his campaign for the presidency in 1960 shocked and disturbed many
Americans. Five years later, President Lyndon Johnson and the U.S.
Congress demonstrated their commitment to that neglected and
exploited region with the creation of the Appalachian Regional
Commission. In this insightful book, Michael Bradshaw explores the
ARC's unique federal-state partnership and analyses in detail the
contributions of the local development districts. But this work is
more than an analysis of a government agency; it is, as Bradshaw
notes, "a book about an attempt to change the human geography of a
large region of the United States by means of public policy."
Bradshaw offers important insights into the ARC's interactions with
six administrations throughout its history. The Reagan years were
especially challenging: during his eight years in office, Reagan
left the ARC out of his budget entirely, but support from the state
governors and Congress prevented closing of the Commission and
maintained basic funding. The bottom line for an agency such as the
ARC is whether it has made any difference in the lives of the
people of Appalachia. Many would say their lives have been affected
positively by the government funds that have been poured into the
region, but many others continue to question the ways in which the
ARC was established and operated. This is a book that should be
read by any citizen who is interested in how to make government
work effectively at all levels.
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