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Defending Rights: Law, Labor Politics, and the State in California, 18901925,Used
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In ongoing efforts to understand the exceptionalism of the American labor movement, historians have proposed a reason why American unions never fully embraced the independent and social democratic politics of their European counterparts: a hostile legal system, they argue, fostered a deep distrust of state intervention among early labor leaders. Thomas Clark joins revisionists in questioning this apolitical and antistatist characterization of the early labor movement, but from a new perspective. By focusing on law and labor activity at the state level rather than the national level and using California as his case study, Clark shows how legal hostility pushed labor into politics on a local level with greater urgency and failed to compel labor to oppose state intervention more generally. Focusing on California provides Clark a unique opportunity to investigate the law's impact in two different settings closed shop San Francisco and open shop Los Angeles within the parameters of a single state legal system. Clark describes how local court and police hostility pushed labor into periodic experiments with thirdparty politics, and, as in San Francisco, sometimes helped lab
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has two hundred ninety-seven pages. It provides a comprehensive exploration of law and labor politics in California.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions of this book are six point four two inches in length, zero point nine five inches in width, and nine point three inches in height.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover. Hardcover bindings are known for their durability and strength.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Thomas R. Clark. He presents a unique perspective on labor history in California.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the Labor and Industrial Relations genre. It focuses on the intersection of law and labor in a historical context.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic research. It offers insights into labor movements and legal systems, making it valuable for historians and students.
- Q: How does this book contribute to labor history? A: This book contributes to labor history by challenging existing narratives about the American labor movement. It highlights the role of law in shaping labor politics.
- Q: Can this book be used for a college course? A: Yes, this book can be used for a college course. It provides essential information for courses on labor relations and history.
- Q: What key themes are explored in this book? A: Key themes explored in this book include legal hostility, local labor politics, and the impact of state intervention on labor movements.
- Q: How should I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This helps preserve the hardcover and pages from damage.
- Q: Is there any special care needed for this hardcover book? A: No special care is needed, but avoid bending the cover and ensure it's stored upright or flat to maintain its shape.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a replacement or refund. Most sellers have return policies to address such issues.
- Q: Does this book include references or citations? A: Yes, this book includes references and citations. These provide additional context and sources for further research on labor politics.
- Q: Is this book written in an accessible language? A: Yes, the book is written in accessible language. It aims to engage both academic and general audiences interested in labor history.
- Q: What historical period does this book focus on? A: This book focuses on the historical period from eighteen ninety to nineteen twenty-five. It examines significant events in California's labor movement.
- Q: Are there illustrations or photographs in this book? A: No, this book does not include illustrations or photographs. It primarily consists of text discussing legal and labor issues.