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Trucking Country is a social history of longhaul trucking that explores the contentious politics of freemarket capitalism in postWorld War II America. Shane Hamilton paints an eyeopening portrait of the rural highways of the American heartland, and in doing so explains why workingclass populist voters are drawn to conservative politicians who seemingly dont represent their financial interests.Hamilton challenges the popular notion of red state conservatism as a devils bargain between culturally conservative rural workers and economically conservative demagogues in the Republican Party. The roots of rural conservatism, Hamilton demonstrates, took hold long before the culture wars and freemarket fanaticism of the 1990s. As Hamilton shows, truckers helped build an economic order that brought lowpriced consumer goods to a greater number of Americans. They piloted the big rigs that linked Americas factory farms and agribusiness food processors to suburban supermarkets across the country.Trucking Country is the gripping account of truckers whose support of postNew Deal free enterprise was so virulent that it sparked violent highway blockades in the 1970s. Its the story of bandit drivers who inspired country songwriters and Hollywood filmmakers to celebrate the last American cowboy, and of ordinary bluecollar workers who helped make possible the deregulatory policies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan and set the stage for WalMart to become Americas most powerful corporation in todays lowprice, lowwage economy.
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I found 'The Road to America's Walmart Economy' really engaging, but it sometimes seemed biased against big corporations. The author's arguments were compelling, but a little more balance would have made it a stronger read. Still worth checking out for anyone interested in modern America!
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Mark Thompson
Thought-Provoking but Lengthy
This book dives deep into Walmart's impact on American life, which is both interesting and a bit overwhelming at times. I appreciated the thorough research, but at around 400 pages, it felt a bit too lengthy for my taste. A great read if you have the time to invest!
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Carlos Ramirez
Disappointed with Delivery Time
I was excited to read this book, but it took forever to arrive. Once it did, I enjoyed the content, especially the sections on politics and society, but the wait really put a damper on my enthusiasm. Just be aware of potential shipping delays if you're eager to dive in!
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Jasmine Chen
Insightful Look at America's Landscape
I picked up 'The Road to America's Walmart Economy' for a class project, and it's been a total eye-opener. The way it examines the intersection of politics and society through the lens of Walmart is fascinating. I found the author's perspective refreshing, and it really sparked some great discussions in class!
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