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The HalfLife of Deindustrialization: WorkingClass Writing about Economic Restructuring (Class : Culture)
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Starting in the late 1970s, tens of thousands of American industrial workers lost jobs in factories and mines. Deindustrialization had dramatic effects on those workers and their communities, but its longterm effects continue to ripple through workingclass culture. Economic restructuring changed the experience of work, disrupted peoples sense of self, reshaped local landscapes, and redefined community identities and expectations. Through it all, workingclass writers have told stories that reflect the importance of memory and the struggle to imagine a different future. These stories make clear that the social costs of deindustrialization affect not only those who lost their jobs but also their children, their communities, and American culture.Through analysis of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, film, and drama, The HalfLife of Deindustrialization shows why people and communities cannot simply get over the losses of economic restructuring. The past provides inspiration and strength for workingclass people, even as the contrast between past and present highlights what has been lost in the service economy. The memory of productive labor and stable, proud workingclass communities shapes how people respond to contemporary economic, social, and political issues. These stories can help us understand the resentment, frustration, pride, and persistence of the American working class.
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