{"product_id":"appalachian-folkways-creating-the-north-american-landscape-9780801878794","title":"Appalachian Folkways Creating the North American","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its broad scope and deep research, Appalachian Folkways accurately and evocatively chronicles a way of life that is fast disappearing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRehder obviously loves Appalachia and seeks to present it honestly, completely and positively. -- Julie Baxter Winston-Salem Journal Rehder's book is one of the best about Appalachia... A very good and accurate reference for persons interested in the region and in cultural geography in general. -- Greg Langley Baton Rouge Advocate 2004 An important work that must be read by anyone interested in developing a comprehensive knowledge of southern Appalachia. Choice 2005 An enjoyable and enlightening excursion through the cultural geography of Southern Appalachia. -- Katie Algeo Southeastern Geographer 2005 An informative and entertaining look into the 'culture hearth' of the southern Appalachian Mountains... a distinctive cultural center in America. -- James E. Bird CRM: The Journal of Heritage Stewarship 2005 An engaging book to read... I plan to use this book the next time I teach my course on the Sociology of Appalachian Culture. -- Susan H. Ambler Journal of East Tennessee History 2005 In this comprehensive, in-depth look at the distinct cultural region of Southern Appalachia, Rehder emphasizes that the mosaic of identities present in Southern Appalachia cannot be generalized. -- Carol Ann Gillespie Ph.D. Journal of Cultural Geography 2005 Rehder's book is one of the best about Appalachia... A very good and accurate reference for persons interested in the region and in cultural geography. -- Greg Langley Sunday Advocate 2004 Rehder obviously loves Appalachia and seeks to present it honestly, completely and positively. -- Barbara Bamberger Scott Winston-Salem Journal 2004 Rehder demonstrates an honest curiosity and a heart-felt appreciation of rural lifeways, which enrich his study and add to its popular appeal. -- Sara M. Gregg Agricultural History 2006 An intriguing regional geography. -- Barbara G. Shortridge Professional Geographer 2006 Readers looking for an encyclopedic, detailed and well-researched account of cultural traits... sprinkled with Rehder's anecdotes and colorful language, will benefit greatly. -- Nicholas Bauch Cultural Geographies 2006 A valuable contribution to Appalachian literature. -- Loretta J. LeMay Journal of Appalachian Studies 2006 I assign the book for my 'Geography of Appalachia' course because of its many strengths. -- George Towers Geographical Review 2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. The Real Appalachia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. The Shape of Appalachia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Ethnicity and Settlement\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Folk Architecture and the Cultural Landscape\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Ways of Making a Living\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Foodways\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Folk Remedies and Belief Systems\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Folk Music, Folk Art, and Folk Festivals\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Folk Speech: Terms and Sayins\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527619682647,"sku":"9780801878794","price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801878794.jpg?v=1731868571","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/appalachian-folkways-creating-the-north-american-landscape-9780801878794","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}