Douglas Reichert Powell: 2 books
Critical Regionalism
Connecting Politics and Culture in the American Landscape
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
The idea of "region" in America has often served to isolate places from each other, observes Douglas Reichert Powell. Whether in the nostalgic celebration of folk cultures or the urbane distaste for "hicks," certain regions of the country are identified as static, insular, and culturally disconnected...
Endless Caverns
An Underground Journey into the Show Caves of Appalachia
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2018
For generations, enterprising people in the southern Appalachians have turned the region's extensive network of caves into a strange, fascinating genre of tourist attraction. Visitors pay admission to take a tour deep underground, learning a little about history and geology while puzzling over lit-up...