THE GOLD STANDARD OF AMERICAN LABOR HISTORY REFERENCES, UPDATED TO
INCLUDE THE LATEST POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS OF THE
2020S _Labor in America: A History, Tenth Edition,_ is a comprehensive
and authoritative discussion of the U.S. labor movement from the
colonial era to the 2020s. Authors Melvyn Dubofsky and Joseph A.
McCartin have expanded and updated their landmark text, incorporating
significant recent events and their implications for American labor.
The book addresses the continuing and evolving challenges faced by
American workers, critical developments in U.S. labor history, the
impact of economic and political changes, and more. Dubofsky and
McCartin offer nuanced analyses of workers’ collective actions, the
formation of unions, and the role of labor in shaping American
society. They provide a rich historical context and a detailed
narrative of labor history for students, scholars, and laypersons
alike. The authors also explain the likely impact of major
contemporary trends on workers, including the rise of the gig economy,
and discuss the most critical influences on modern U.S. labor. An
invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and future of
labor in the United States, _Labor in America: A History_ will
undoubtedly remain the gold standard in the field for years to come.
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A History
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781394208265
Publisert
2024
Utgave
10. utgave
Utgiver
Wiley Global Research (STMS)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter