Beyond Hill and HollowWomens studies unites with Appalachian studies in Beyond Hill and Hollow, the first book to focus exclusively on studies of Appalachias women. Featuring the work of historians, linguists, sociologists, performance artists, literary critics, theater scholars, and others, the collection portrays the diverse cultures of Appalachian women. The chapters in Beyond Hill and Hollow examine the hidden lives of Appalachian prostitutes, urban Appalachian women