Helen Matthews Lewis: Living Social Justice in Appalachia

By Helen Matthews Lewis

Book Overview

Often referred to as the leader of inspiration in Appalachian studies, Helen Matthews Lewis linked scholarship with activism and encouraged deeper analysis of the region. Lewis shaped the field of Appalachian studies by emphasizing community participation and challenging traditional perceptions of the region and its people. Helen Matthews Lewis: Living Social Justice in Appalachia, a collection of Lewis's writings and memories that document her life and work, begins in 1943 with her job on the y

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813145201
• ISBN13: 9780813145204
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary