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The Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) is an organization of scholars and activists interested in Appalachian studies.

According to its web site, “The Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) was formed in 1977 by a group of scholars, teachers, and regional activists who believed that shared community has been and will continue to be important to those writing, researching, and teaching about Appalachia. The Appalachian Studies Association's mission is to encourage study, advance scholarship, disseminate information, and enhance communication between Appalachian peoples, their communities, governmental organizations, and educational institutions.”[1]

The organization hosts an annual academic conference. It also publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Appalachian Studies,[2][3] maintains a website, serves as a community for persons interested in writing, researching, and teaching about Appalachia, and acts as a clearinghouse for information about the Appalachian region.

  1. ^ About - Appalachian Studies Association. Retrieved 2015-05-04.
  2. ^ Journal of Appalachian Studies - Appalachian Studies Association. Retrieved 2015-05-04.
  3. ^ JSTOR: All Volumes and Issues - Browse - Journal of Appalachian Studies. Retrieved 2015-05-04.

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