Global Appalachia Reading Group: Interdisciplinary Perspective on a Region in Motion

Subtitle: 
Soul Full of Coal Dust: A Fight for Breath and Justice in Appalachia by Chris Hamby 
Activity Type: 
Reading Group
Date: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:30
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall

In the spring of 2024, the World History Center’s Global Appalachia working group and the Global Studies Center will host a series of book discussions focusing on the region of Appalachia from a global perspective. The series theme is Interdisciplinary Perspectives on a Region in Motion. Participation in all three events in the series is not required but encouraged. All events will take place from 1:00-2:30pm (EST). Copies of the books will be available for those planning to attend the event.

Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hamby uncovers the tragic resurgence of black lung disease in Appalachia, its Big Coal cover-up, and the resilient mining communities who refuse to back down

UCIS Unit: 
Global Studies Center
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No
Pitt Undergrads: 
1
Pitt Grad Students: 
1