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Dan Pierce, Ph.D.

Dan Pierce, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Distinguished Professor of the Mountain South

 
Expertise: Southern, Appalachian, and North Carolina history and culture, Moonshine, NASCAR, Environmental history, The National Parks and public lands


 
Bio: The author or co-author of seven books, some consider Dan Pierce as UNC Asheville’s “Resident Professional Hillbilly.” His books focus on such diverse topics as the Great Smoky Mountains, moonshine, NASCAR, and America’s public lands.


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