توضیحات
In this compelling narrative, the life of Jack Conroy unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. As the son of a miner, he faced harsh realities from a young age, beginning his journey as an apprentice in a railroad car shop at just thirteen. His experiences in the working class not only shaped his worldview but also ignited a passion for social justice and workers' rights.
Alongside Douglas Wixson, Conroy's storytelling highlights the struggles and triumphs of laborers, painting a vivid picture of a society in transition. Their exploration of resilience and solidarity among workers serves as both a historical reflection and a timeless inspiration, urging readers to consider the importance of community in the pursuit of a fairer world for all.
Alongside Douglas Wixson, Conroy's storytelling highlights the struggles and triumphs of laborers, painting a vivid picture of a society in transition. Their exploration of resilience and solidarity among workers serves as both a historical reflection and a timeless inspiration, urging readers to consider the importance of community in the pursuit of a fairer world for all.
جزئیات کتاب
فرمت
جلد نرم
صفحات
348 صفحه
زبان
انگلیسی
منتشر شده
اکتبر 19, 2000
ناشر
University of Illinois Press
ISBN-10
0252069277
ISBN-13
9780252069277