3 edition of Planning in the Appalachian Region found in the catalog.
Planning in the Appalachian Region
John P. Worsham
Published
1978
by Vance Bibliographies in Monticello, Ill
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Written in
Edition Notes
Cover title.
| Statement | John P. Worsham, Jr. |
| Series | Public administration series : Bibliography ;, P-16, Public administration series--bibliography :, P-16. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | Z7164.R33 W657, HT392.5.A7 W657 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 8 p. ; |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL4161533M |
| LC Control Number | 80142759 |
CULTURE, POVERTYAND EDUCATION IN APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY 11 Poverty, subsistence farming, and lack of transportation delayed public education in the Kentucky mountains considerably longerthan the rest ofthe state (Deskins, ). Appalachian Culture Appalachia is a descriptive term that means different. From one of the region’s foremost mushroom hunters, Walter E. Sturgeon, comes a long-overdue field guide to finding and identifying the mushrooms found in the Appalachian mountains. This guide is destined to be an indispensable authority on the subject for everyone from beginning hobbyists to trained experts, throughout Appalachia and beyond.
Appalachia (/ ˌ æ p ə ˈ l eɪ tʃ ə,-l eɪ ʃ ə,-l æ tʃ ə /) is a cultural region in the Eastern United States that stretches from the Southern Tier of New York State to northern Alabama and Georgia. While the Appalachian Mountains stretch from Belle Isle in Canada to Cheaha Mountain in Alabama, the cultural region of Appalachia typically refers only to the central and southern Counties or county-equivalents: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a United States federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. Congress established A.R.C. to bring the region into socioeconomic parity with the rest of the nation. The Appalachian Region, as defined by Headquarters: Washington, D.C., U.S.
Scholars who teach, write, or speak on the history and culture of the Appalachian region are frequently asked by students, administrators, or colleagues to recommend a relatively short, comprehensive book about Appalachia. Until now, there has been no interdisciplinary introductory text in Appalachian studies. A Handbook to Appalachia comprises a collection of concise, . Written by: Andy Somers Planning an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike So, you want to hike the Appalachian Trail? The normal start time is a mere five months away, and you’ve got a million questions about how to do it. This is the first of a series of articles that should allow you to prepare over the next five months. I have broken down planning into five different .
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Location to Water: The Appalachian Region is never farther an kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. This affects the climate of the area. In the winter time the ocean waters are warmer than the land while in summer the waters are cooler than the land.
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The Southern Appalachian Region is the largest American "problem area" -- an area whose participation in the economic growth of the nation has not been sufficient to relieve the chronic poverty of its people.
The existence of the problem was recognized a generation ago, but in the past decade the resistance of such areas to economic advance has acquired a more. The Appalachian Regional Commission compiles data, creates maps, and conducts research and evaluations on key economic, demographic, and quality of life factors that affect the current and future development prospects of the Appalachian Region.
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In when Earl Schaffer completed the first continuous, solo thru-hike, the Appalachian Trail was officially miles long. The Appalachian Region is located farthest to the west. The elevation of this region is more than feet with the highest point being 3, feet.
Many forests cover the region. The Allegheny Mountains, which are part of the Appalachain Mountain Range, are found in the extreme western part of the region.
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Adjusting your plan, lengthing or shorting, is absolutely painless. Use the 'Hiking Style' slider to adjust your plan to your style. APBP sends free books to people imprisoned in six Appalachian states (West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Maryland), hosts book clubs inside prisons in our region, and is leading an effort to bring for-credit college courses into prison.
In addition to the being the oldest mountain chain in North America, the Southern Appalachian region is full of old traditions enriched by a wide variety of people and culture.
From quilting, to farming, to arts and craft, these longtime traditions have been passed down throughout the region from generation to generation, including music. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible.
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With the payment of a $10 annual fee, an online edition may be downloaded as well for printing out; non-members may purchase it for $8 for a download only.
Appalachian people are considered a separate culture, made up of many unique backgrounds—Native Americans, Irish, English and Scotch, and then a third descendants of German and Polish immigrants—all blended together across the region. Buy Book Gods with Amnesia: Subterranean Worlds of Inner Earth.
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