Revisiting J.D. Vance's memoir, 'Hillbilly Elegy'
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Exploring the impact of industrial decline on white working class communities in Appalachia
Exploring the impact of the industrial economy's decline on regions like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia in the context of the 2016 election, with a focus on J.D. Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' depicting the challenges faced by families in troubled white working-class areas.
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