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Exploring the Controversy Surrounding 'Hillbilly Elegy' and JD Vance
The chapter explores JD Vance's background and the reception of his book 'Hillbilly Elegy', focusing on its initial acclaim for depicting poverty in Appalachia and subsequent controversies over its accuracy. It also analyzes the book's rise in popularity post-2016 election as a perceived explanation for white poverty and support of Trump.