Stayin' Alive

The 1970s and the Last Days of the Working Class

Autori

• Jefferson Cowie

Parametri

• 488 pagine
• 18 ore di lettura

• Economia e affari
• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The book explores the transformative political and economic shifts of the 1970s, framing it as a pivotal era that reshaped middle-class America. By blending political intrigue with labor history and cultural references from music, film, and television, it provides a nuanced understanding of this decade. The narrative highlights the transition from the optimistic New Deal era to the growing economic disparities and challenges that emerged in the 1980s, offering insights into the roots of contemporary societal issues.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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