Appalachian legacy : economic opportunity after the war on poverty / James P. Ziliak, editor.

Other author Ziliak, James Patrick.
Other author Brookings Institution.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2012.
Descriptionvii, 216 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction. Progress and prospects for Appalachia / James P. Ziliak -- The Appalachian Regional Development Act and economic change / James P. Ziliak -- Inequality and human capital in Appalachia, 1960-2000 / Dan A. Black and Seth G. Sanders -- Family change and poverty in Appalachia / Daniel T. Lichter and Lisa A. Cimbaluk -- Socioeconomic status, child health, and future outcomes : lessons for Appalachia / Janet Currie and Mariesa Herrmann -- Cities, economic development, and the role of place-based policies : prospects for Appalachia / Matthew E. Kahn -- Poverty traps and Appalachia / Steven N. Durlauf.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 202-205) and index.
LCCN 2011051163
ISBN9780815722144 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0815722141 (hbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HC107.A127 A64 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold