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Unruly Woman: An Interview with Helen Lewis.

Authors :
Briscoe, Lori
Collins, Erica S.
Deal, Amanda
Hancock, Ron
McGraw, Kristyn
Lewis, Helen
Source :
Appalachian Journal. Win 2000 27(2):164-189.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Overviews the career of Helen Lewis as sociologist, social activist, teacher, writer, researcher, and mentor. Helen Lewis discusses growing up in segregated Georgia, her unorthodox approach to education, her fight for social and economic equality, her instrumental role in the development of Appalachian Studies programs, and how social activism affected her personal life and career in higher education. (LP)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0090-3779
Volume :
27
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Appalachian Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ602243
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers