Work and faith in the Kentucky coal fields: subject to dust

Introduction -- Appalachian Mountain religion -- Patterns of life and work -- Coal town life -- "It's about as dangerous a thing as exists" -- Power in the blood -- Suffering and redemption -- Conclusion

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Main Author: Callahan, Richard J. 1967- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Bloomington [u.a.] Indiana Univ. Press 2009
In:Year: 2009
Reviews:Work and faith in the Kentucky coal fields. Subject to dust. By Richard J. CallahanJr. (Religion in North America.) Pp. xvii+259. Bloomington–Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 2009. 34.95. 978 0 253 35237 8 (2010) (Harvey, Paul)
Series/Journal:Religion in North America
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Kentucky / Miner / Religious life
Further subjects:B Kentucky Religious life and customs
B Coal miners Religious life
B Kentucky Religious life and customs
B Coal miners Religious life
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Summary:Introduction -- Appalachian Mountain religion -- Patterns of life and work -- Coal town life -- "It's about as dangerous a thing as exists" -- Power in the blood -- Suffering and redemption -- Conclusion
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-248) and index
ISBN:0253352371