Hillbilly Elegy

According to Vance, what are the primary reasons for the cultural decay in Appalachia?

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Vance discusses the economic decay of the Appalachian region as one that has multiple causes. Among these are drug addiction, social isolation, and a dissembling of family values, church attendance, and lack of work ethic and ambition.

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Hillbilly Elegy