Palgrave Studies in Oral History: Worker Narratives of Plant Closings and Job Loss

K'Meyer, T.; Hart, J.

In this book, workers displaced by plant closings in Louisville, Kentucky tell their stories, emphasizing their agency, demanding respect for their skill, casting judgment on business and government for not showing that respect, and revealing a sense of alienation resulting from violation of their values and trust.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-01-29

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403977458

DOI: 10.1057/9780230102262

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 185