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Who is the author of the book 'Coal, Cages, Crisis: The Rise of the Prison Economy in Central Appalachia'?
Judah Schept
What is the focus of the book?
The rise of the carceral state in Central Appalachia
What is discussed in the introduction of the book?
Methodological approach, analytical concepts, central themes, prison and jail growth in the region, relationship to the decline of the coal industry, history of representations of the region and their relationship to race and racism
Why is the book significant?
It is the only book examining the rise of the carceral state in Central Appalachia
What historical forces continue to produce Appalachia materially?
Depictions of a different and deficient Appalachia
Test your knowledge on the rise of the prison economy in Central Appalachia with this quiz. Explore key concepts from the book "Coal, Cages, Crisis: The Rise of the Prison Economy in Central Appalachia" by Judah Schept. Challenge yourself on topics such as the impact of coal mining, the prison-industrial complex, and the socio-economic crisis in the region.
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