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Factories in the Field: The Story of Migratory Farm Labor in California,Used
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This book was the first broad expos of the social and environmental damage inflicted by the growth of corporate agriculture in California. Factories in the Fieldtogether with the work of Dorothea Lange, Paul Taylor, and John Steinbeckdramatizes the misery of the dust bowl migrants hoping to find work in California agriculture. McWilliams starts with the scandals of the Spanish land grant purchases, and continues on to examine the experience of the various ethnic groups that have provided labor for California's agricultural industryChinese, Japanese, Mexicans, Filipinos, Armeniansthe strikes, and the efforts to organize labor unions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Factories in the Field'? A: 'Factories in the Field' explores the social and environmental impact of corporate agriculture in California, focusing on the experiences of migratory farm laborers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Carey McWilliams, an influential figure in American literature and social commentary.
- Q: When was 'Factories in the Field' published? A: 'Factories in the Field' was published on February 21, 2000.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Factories in the Field' is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Factories in the Field' has a total of 366 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition for 'Factories in the Field' is listed as new.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Does the book cover labor strikes in California agriculture? A: Yes, it addresses labor strikes and the efforts of various ethnic groups to organize labor unions within California's agricultural industry.
- Q: What is the significance of Dorothea Lange and John Steinbeck in relation to this book? A: Dorothea Lange and John Steinbeck are mentioned as contemporaries whose works also highlight the struggles of farm laborers during the dust bowl era.
- Q: Are there any specific ethnic groups discussed in 'Factories in the Field'? A: The book examines the experiences of several ethnic groups, including Chinese, Japanese, Mexicans, Filipinos, and Armenians, in the context of California's agriculture.