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The Southern Key: Class, Race, And Radicalism In The 1930S And 1940S
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The Golden Key To Understanding The Last 75 Years Of American Political Development, The Eminent Labor Relations Scholar Michael Goldfield Argues, Lies In The Contests Between Labor And Capital In The American South During The 1930S And 1940S. Labor Agitation And Unionization Efforts In The South In The New Deal Era Were Extensive And Bitterly Fought, And Ranged Across All Of The Major Industries Of The Region.In The Southern Key, Goldfield Charts The Rise Of Labor Activism In Each And Then Examines How And Why Labor Organizers Struggled So Mightily In The Region. Drawing From Meticulous And Unprecedented Archival Material And Detailed Data On Four Core Industriestextiles, Timber, Coal Mining, And Steelhe Argues That Much Of What Is Important In American Politics And Society Today Was Largely Shaped By The Successes And Failures Of The Labor Movements Of The 1930S And 1940S. Most Notably, Goldfield Shows How The Broadbased Failure To Organize The South During This Period Made It What It Is Today. He Contends That This Early Defeat For Labor Unions Not Only Contributed To The Exploitation Of Race And Rightwing Demagoguery In The South, But Has Also Led To A Decline In Unionization, Growing Economic Inequality, And An Inability To Confront And Dismantle White Supremacy Throughout The Us.A Sweeping Account Of Southern Political Economy In The New Deal Era, The Southern Key Challenges The Established Historiography To Tell A Tale Of Race, Radicalism, And Betrayal That Will Reshape Our Understanding Of Why America Developed So Differently From Other Advanced Industrial Nations Over The Course Of The Last Century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Southern Key'? A: The main focus of 'The Southern Key' is to explore the historical contests between labor and capital in the American South during the 1930s and 1940s, highlighting the rise of labor activism and its impact on American political development.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Southern Key'? A: The author of 'The Southern Key' is Michael Goldfield, a prominent labor relations scholar.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Southern Key'? A: 'The Southern Key' contains 432 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of labor movements and their historical context.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Southern Key'? A: 'The Southern Key' was published on March 16, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Southern Key' have? A: 'The Southern Key' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Southern Key'? A: 'The Southern Key' covers topics such as labor activism, race relations, economic inequality, and the historical context of the New Deal era in the American South.
- Q: Is 'The Southern Key' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Southern Key' is suitable for academic research as it draws from meticulous archival material and detailed data on core industries.
- Q: What industries are analyzed in 'The Southern Key'? A: The book analyzes four core industries: textiles, timber, coal mining, and steel, examining labor movements within these sectors.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Southern Key' is in new condition.
- Q: How does 'The Southern Key' contribute to understanding American political history? A: 'The Southern Key' contributes to understanding American political history by examining the failures and successes of labor movements in shaping contemporary issues, including economic inequality and racial dynamics.