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The Half-Life of Deindustrialization - Working-Class Writing about Economic Restructuring (Hardcover)
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The Half-Life of Deindustrialization - Working-Class Writing about Economic Restructuring (Hardcover)
Series: Class : Culture
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Starting in the late 1970s, tens of thousands of American
industrial workers lost jobs in factories and mines.
Deindustrialization had dramatic effects on those workers and their
communities, but its longterm effects continue to ripple through
working-class culture. Economic restructuring changed the
experience of work, disrupted people’s sense of self, reshaped
local landscapes, and redefined community identities and
expectations. Through it all, working-class writers have told
stories that reflect the importance of memory and the struggle to
imagine a different future. These stories make clear that the
social costs of deindustrialization affect not only those who lost
their jobs but also their children, their communities, and American
culture. Through analysis of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction,
film, and drama, The Half-Life of Deindustrialization shows
why people and communities cannot simply “get over” the losses
of economic restructuring. The past provides inspiration and
strength for working-class people, even as the contrast between
past and present highlights what has been lost in the service
economy. The memory of productive labor and stable, proud
working-class communities shapes how people respond to contemporary
economic, social, and political issues. These stories can help us
understand the resentment, frustration, pride, and persistence of
the American working class.
General
Imprint: |
The University of Michigan Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Class : Culture |
Release date: |
April 2018 |
Authors: |
Sherry Lee Linkon
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
208 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-472-07379-5 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
0-472-07379-6 |
Barcode: |
9780472073795 |
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