To Save the Land and People

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Focusing on the environmental and economic repercussions of surface coal mining in Appalachia, the book explores the grassroots movement against this industry that emerged post-World War II. Chad Montrie details the evolution of popular resistance, highlighting acts of civil disobedience and sabotage as communities sought to protect their land and livelihoods. By examining the struggle across the entire Appalachian region, from Pennsylvania to Alabama, it provides a thorough and comparative account of the fight to preserve both the environment and the people affected by mining practices.