A glance at Appalachia

Journal/Book: J Cult Divers. 1997; 4: 129-31.

Abstract: Appalachia is usually written about in romantic terms; rarely are the citizens of Appalachia portrayed as contributors to society. Appalachia is made up of many cultures--African American, European American, Melungeon, Native American and others. Appalachian cultures are not locked in a fixed state; one needs only to review the history of Appalachia to understand this concept (Tice & Billings, 1991). Appalachian cultures are fluid and ever-changing. The cultures are expressed in literature, oral histories, music and regional history.

Keyword(s): Appalachian Region. Attitude to Health/ethnology. Cultural Characteristics. Human. Transcultural Nursing

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