Black Detroit and the Rise of the UAW 1979 Vintage Meier, Rudwick Oxford PB Book

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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Intended Audience
Adults
ISBN
9780195028959
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195028953
ISBN-13
9780195028959
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60726

Product Key Features

Book Title
Black Detroit and the Rise of the Uaw
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1981
Topic
Discrimination & Race Relations, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Economic Conditions, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Business & Economics
Author
August Meier, Elliott Rudwick
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"By ignoring the conventional lines between labor and black history, Meier and Rudwick have found an unexplored middle ground--the net of relations between the black community and white economic institutions--that shaped the working life of blacks in Detroit's auto plants. This is a majorachievement."--David Brody, University of California, Davis, "August Meier and Elliott Rudwick break new ground in presenting a detailed and extraordinarily complex account of the situation in Detroit."--American Historical Review "By ignoring the conventional lines between labor and black history, Meier and Rudwick have found an unexplored middle ground--the net of relations between the black community and white economic institutions--that shaped the working life of blacks in Detroit's auto plants. This is a major achievement."--David Brody,University of California, Davis "The story has been told before, but never with such insight or painstaking detail."--Journal of American History, "August Meier and Elliott Rudwick break new ground in presenting a detailed and extraordinarily complex account of the situation in Detroit."--American Historical Review, "The story has been told before, but never with such insight or painstaking detail."--Journal of American History, "August Meier and Elliott Rudwick break new ground in presenting a detailed and extraordinarily complex account of the situation in Detroit."--American Historical Review"By ignoring the conventional lines between labor and black history, Meier and Rudwick have found an unexplored middle ground--the net of relations between the black community and white economic institutions--that shaped the working life of blacks in Detroit's auto plants. This is a major achievement."--David Brody, University of California, Davis"The story has been told before, but never with such insight or painstaking detail."--Journal of American History, "August Meier and Elliott Rudwick break new ground in presenting a detailed and extraordinarily complex account of the situation in Detroit."--American Historical Review "By ignoring the conventional lines between labor and black history, Meier and Rudwick have found an unexplored middle ground--the net of relations between the black community and white economic institutions--that shaped the working life of blacks in Detroit's auto plants. This is a major achievement."--David Brody, University of California, Davis "The story has been told before, but never with such insight or painstaking detail."--Journal of American History, "August Meier and Elliott Rudwick break new ground in presenting a detailed and extraordinarily complex account of the situation in Detroit."-- American Historical Review "By ignoring the conventional lines between labor and black history, Meier and Rudwick have found an unexplored middle ground--the net of relations between the black community and white economic institutions--that shaped the working life of blacks in Detroit's auto plants. This is a major achievement."--David Brody, University of California, Davis "The story has been told before, but never with such insight or painstaking detail."-- Journal of American History
Dewey Decimal
331.88/12920977434
Synopsis
Provides a vivid case study of the transformation in race relations between the blacks and organized labor in a major industrial city during the rise of the CIO.

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