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Russell, Jack; Baldwin, Fred D. – Appalachia, 1998
In 1999, 108 of Appalachia's 406 counties were "distressed," with high poverty and unemployment rates. Three experts on Appalachia (Ron Eller, Amy K. Glasmeier, Greg Bischak) discuss problems and potentials of these counties, focusing on the working poor, welfare reform, the utility of social indicators, the challenge of changing the…
Descriptors: Children, Community Needs, Community Services, Economic Development
