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The Triangle Fire: A Brief History with Documents (Bedford Series in History and Culture),New
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In 1911, a fire at the Triangle Waist Company in New York City claimed the lives of 146 workers, mainly young immigrant women, who either leaped to their deaths or were trapped in the blaze by locked doors and inadequate fire escapes. The tragedy brought national attention to the unsafe working conditions, long hours, and low pay that had prompted a national garment workers strike a year before. Jo Ann Argersingers volume examines the context, trajectory, and impact of this Progressive Era event. An introduction explores the demands industrialization placed upon urban working women, their fight to unionize, and the Triangle fires significance in the greater scope of labor reform. Documents from newspaper reports to the personal stories of labor agitators and fire survivors continue the story, giving voice to the 'girl strikers,' their enemies and upperclass allies in the effort to reform the garment industry, and the public outrage that followed the fire. Document headnotes, a chronology, questions for consideration, a selected bibliography, and an index enrich students understanding of this historical moment.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Triangle Fire: A Brief History with Documents'? A: The book focuses on the political and economic roles of factory girls during the Triangle Fire of 1911, exploring their fight for unionization and the fire's significance in labor reform.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Triangle Fire: A Brief History with Documents' is Jo Argersinger.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Triangle Fire: A Brief History with Documents' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is part of the Bedford Series in History and Culture, making it suitable for academic use, especially in history and cultural studies.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is in its second edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include primary sources? A: Yes, the book presents various sources that encourage critical thinking about the Triangle Fire and its implications.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers topics such as industrialization, the role of women in labor movements, and the impact of the Triangle Fire on labor reform.