Focus on Business: Part 2 of The Balancing Act of Economic Growth and Environmental Preservation

WEKU | By wendy barnett

Published September 17, 2018 at 6:00 AM EDT

Host Tom Martin continues his discussion with Dr. James Maples about developing tourism, protecting outdoor areas, and representing local voices.

As Eastern Kentucky University Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. James Maples brings his research and own personal background to the talk.

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