| Abstract: | In The Electronic Front Porch, the author presents an analysisof his research concerning the introduction of electronic mediain rural Appalachia, with a particular focus on the Melungeoncommunity. Historically, Melungeons, a group of people of ambiguouslymultiracial heritage, resided in the mountains of Tennesseeand for various reasons were marginalized. The geographic locationof this community impacted the speed and degree to which moderninventions were introduced into the community. Podber uses |
