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Three Strikes: Miners, Musicians, Salesgirls, and the Fighting Spirit of Labor's Last Centuryby Zinn, Howard
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Book DescriptionBeacon Press. Hardcover. 0807050121 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Immediate shipping for all orders and FREE STANDARD DELIVERY on Domestic US Orders! International, APO, FPO and PO Box addresses accepted. All of our titles are exactly the same title as shown and are 100% Guaranteed! Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. We recommend expedited shipping for fastest delivery. Standard shipping may take up to 14 business days. . Good. Book summaryThree historians recount three important strikes in American history. Howard Zinn writes of the 1913 Coal Miners's strike in Colorado and the Ludlow massacre; Dana Frank recounts the 1937 Woolworth's strike in Detroit; Robin Kelly examines the 1936 dispute between the American Federation of Musicians and theatre owners.Media Reviews"Zinn is a fine storyteller, keeping the tone low but passionate....Frank displays a jazzier style...Important material out of the shadows to which so much labor history is exiled." -- Kirkus Publisher NotesEssays examine three events in American labor history, including the failed attempt made by movie house musicians to retain their jobs following the introduction of talking pictures. Other Recommended Books
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