Which Side are You on? The Harlan County Coal Miners, 1931-39

by John W. Hevener

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Urbana Chicago London: University of Illinois Press, 1978 FIRST EDITION. Bloody Harlan County Kentucky was the site of one of the longest and biggest labor struggles in US history during which 13 people died which ended only after federal intervention. Author describes the rabid resistance of coal operators to rationalization of the coal industry while trying to make a very contorted argument to deny the obvious fact that coal operators, state and county officials joined in a conspiracy to thwart national labor policy, destroy Civil Liberties and impose a murderous police state. Classic use of police powers to gain an economic advantage. Grey cloth cover with silver lettering. Dust jacket shows moderate yellowing and minimal edge wear. . First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.