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Working: An Anthology of Writing and Photography
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Paperback. The workers at the Lawrence, Massachusetts, textile mills went on strike on a freezing January morning in 1912. They were protesting ruthless wage cuts and demanding better working conditions. This book features working-class individuals who tell how issues of class, gender, educational opportunity, and governmental policy shape their lives. Editor(s): Hart, Greg; Mangino, Mary Ellen; Murphy, Zoeanne; Taliercio, Ann Marie. Num Pages: 96 pages, 20 duotone illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; 1KBBEY; 3JJC; HBJK; HBTB; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 213.
The workers at the Lawrence, Massachusetts, textile mills went on strike on a freezing January morning in 1912. They were protesting ruthless wage cuts and demanding better working conditions. As they marched, the striking workers carried signs that stated 'Bread and Roses'. They wanted bread - food for their tables - but they also wanted roses - opportunities for their intellectual growth.In ""Working"", working-class individuals in Syracuse, New York, share their stories of confronting the challenges of the new 'global economy' by demanding both bread and roses. In their own words, workers tell how issues of class, gender, educational opportunity, ... Read more
The workers at the Lawrence, Massachusetts, textile mills went on strike on a freezing January morning in 1912. They were protesting ruthless wage cuts and demanding better working conditions. As they marched, the striking workers carried signs that stated 'Bread and Roses'. They wanted bread - food for their tables - but they also wanted roses - opportunities for their intellectual growth.In ""Working"", working-class individuals in Syracuse, New York, share their stories of confronting the challenges of the new 'global economy' by demanding both bread and roses. In their own words, workers tell how issues of class, gender, educational opportunity, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
New City Community Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, United States
ISBN
9780971299696
SKU
V9780971299696
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