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Routledge Work, Recreation, and Culture: Essays in Labor History

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Explore the complex history of the American workforce through this collection of scholarly essays. Part of the Labor in America series, this volume by Routledge examines the fundamental connections between the workplace and community activism. Readers will find deep analysis regarding the role of women in the workforce and how social structures like organized sports, social associations, and the educational system impacted worker life. The text investigates why radical labor organizations, despite winning major strikes, often struggled to remain permanent institutions. Additionally, the book provides a detailed look at the auto industry, arguing that leadership changes in both management and labor were driven by necessary structural adjustments rather than just internal conflicts. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the sociology of labor and the historical development of American work culture.

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Examines the specific role of women within the American workforce and their impact on labor history.

Analyzes the link between community activism and the workplace through sports and social associations.

Investigates the sustainability of radical labor organizations and their ability to maintain long-term institutions.

Provides a structural analysis of leadership changes within the auto industry management and labor sectors.

Connects the educational experiences of workers' children to broader patterns of community and workplace activity.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 May 1996
Listed Since
22 January 2007

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