10004 results for 'work class'

The Melancholia of Class: A Working-Class World in Crisis Cynthia Cruz explores the complexities of class in a society dominated by the middle class. She examines the consequences of being a...

Know Your Place: Essays on the Working Class by the Working Class is a collection of essays from 24 working-class writers exploring their experiences and perspectives on issues such as...

Andy Warhol's creative engagement with social class is explored in this book. During the 1960s, Warhol's work incorporated images and techniques associated with the American middle class, but Grudin...

Women of the Working Class explores the lives of eighteen female protagonists from diverse backgrounds, united by their working-class experiences. These women yearn for more than the limited...

The Working Classroom: How to Make School Work for Working-Class Students This book explores how schools can address the disadvantages faced by working-class students, including cultural poverty,...

Class Work: Vocational Schools and China's Urban Youth explores the lives of young people who have failed the state's high-stakes exams in China. Through an examination of two urban vocational...

The Intersections of a Working-Class Academic Identity A Class Apart by Teresa Crew is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by working-class academics in higher education. Despite...

White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America by Joan Williams. The analysis of white working-class movements around the world is often misguided, rooted in class cluelessness...

Bridging the Divide: Working-class Culture in a Middle-class Society by Jack Metzgar explores the complex relationship between working-class and middle-class cultures in America. Drawing from a wide...

A Working Class State of Mind by Colin Burnett is a thought-provoking exploration of English literature.The book delves into the world of working-class experiences and the ways in which they are...

Working-Class Women in the Academy: Laborers in the Knowledge FactoryThis collection of essays brings to life the experiences of 20 women from working-class backgrounds who have navigated the...

Alexander Bogdanov's groundbreaking work, Art and the Working Class, is now available in English for the first time. Written during the Russian Revolution, this provocative tract anticipates later...

Gareth Stedman Jones's "Languages of Class" offers a fresh perspective on the concept of class in English history and culture. By examining the everyday perception of class in England since the...

Working-class Comic Book Heroes: Class Conflict and Populist Politics in Comics examines the roles of working-class characters in superhero narratives. Essayists analyze these figures as fictional...

Home in British Working-Class Fiction offers a fresh perspective on the representation of home in working-class writing. Nicola Wilson explores how 'home' is depicted in the works of authors from a...

Churches and the Working Classes in Victorian England explores how religious worship was experienced by ordinary people during the 19th century.The author examines the complex relationships between...

A Working-Class Family Ages Badly 'Remarkable' the Observer Juno Roche's memoir is an incredibly honest tale of survival and resilience. Born into a working-class family in London, Juno was diagnosed...

Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class by Owen Jones is a thought-provoking investigation into the changing perception of the working class in modern Britain. The author, Owen Jones, exposes...

No Country: Working-Class Writing in the Age of Globalization by Sonali Perera explores the possibilities and constraints of writing about the international working class in an era of economic...

Working-Class America offers a unique perspective on the lives and experiences of ordinary people in 1980s America. This collection of essays brings together the voices of scholars who examine the...

The Making of the Black Working Class in Britain by Ron Ramdin A pioneering history that explores the roots of Britain's disadvantaged black working class. From the early development of a small black...

The Condition of the Working Class in England is a powerful polemic that explores the human cost of the Industrial Revolution in Victorian England. Written by Friedrich Engels at just 24 years old,...

Working-Class Queers: Time, Place and Politics by Yvette Taylor offers a critical examination of the underrepresentation of working-class queers within queer structures and concepts. This timely...

Working Class Cultures in Britain, 1890-1960: A Study of Identity and Change This book explores how class identity was constructed and maintained in Britain over seven decades, from the late 19th...

A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes by Charles Elme Francatelli is a valuable resource from 1852. Written with the intention of empowering working-class individuals to prepare nourishing...

The British working class in postwar film by Philip Gillett explores how working-class people were portrayed in British feature films from 1945 to 1954. Using sociological analysis and statistical...

Live Working or Die Fighting explores the history of the global labour movement and the emergence of a new working class in the era of globalization. Paul Mason weaves together exhilarating...

Five interconnected plays explore the lives of fringe dwellers struggling to survive in an era of economic and social hardship. With intelligence, well-judged humour and searching qualities, this...

First published fifty years ago, E.P. Thompson's groundbreaking study of working-class culture and ideals is now available in Penguin Modern Classics, with a new introduction by historian Michael...

The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes by Jonathan Rose explores the lives and experiences of Britain's working classes from the preindustrial era to the twentieth century. Drawing on a...

Rural: The Lives of the Working Class CountrysideA beautifully observed book tracing the stories of foresters and millworkers, miners, builders, farmers and pub owners to paint a picture of the...

The Wages of Whiteness: Race and the Making of the American Working Class by David R. Roediger This groundbreaking study explores the complex mechanisms that underpin white working-class racism in...

New Working-class Studies by John Russo and Sherry Lee Linkon explores how class shapes and is shaped by various aspects of life, including work, home, and community. This collection of essays...

Real Country Music and Language in Working-Class Culture by Aaron A. Fox is an ethnography that explores the cultural significance of country music in a rural working-class community in Texas. Fox...

Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working ClassPaul Embery argues that the disconnect between the Labour Party and working-class Britain has been a result of the Left's adoption of economic...

The Working Class Majority: America's Best Kept Secret by Michael Zweig In this updated edition of his influential work, Michael Zweig highlights the growing disparity between the working class and...

Common is a collection of short monologues by fresh and exciting new voices in theatre, designed to supply the increasing demand for working class audition pieces.Contributors include a diverse range...

Working-Class Literature(s) by John Lennon and Magnus Nilsson explores the complex phenomenon of working-class literature from an international perspective. This collection maps a substantial...

Silence! The Great Silencing of British Working Class Culture by Stefan Szczelkun explores how British working-class urban culture was suppressed between 1900 and 1950, with lasting effects still...

Who's Aldo? The Sequel to A Working Class State of Mind by Colin Burnett is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, community and social change.The story continues from the...

Rebecca Smith's beautifully observed book, Rural, brings together the stories of working-class lives in the countryside, often overlooked in favour of the land's natural beauty. The author explores...

Labor's Mind: A History of Working-Class Intellectual Life by Tobias Higbie explores the overlooked world of working-class learning and self-education in America's industrial landscape. Through...

The Condition of the Working Class in England is a seminal work that explores the plight of industrial workers in Victorian England. First published by Friedrich Engels, this influential study sheds...

The New Working Class: How to Win Hearts, Minds and Votes by Claire Ainsley Recent events in the UK have highlighted the erosion of traditional class identities and the decoupling of class from...

The impact of anarchism on Mexico's working class between 1860 and 1931 is a complex and multifaceted topic. John M. Hart explores how European anarchist ideas influenced revolutionary tendencies in...

This beautifully illustrated history celebrates the remarkable achievements of working-class gardeners in Britain. Over four centuries, Margaret Willes reveals the ingenious methods used by...

The Working Class and Politics in Europe and America 1929-1945 by Stephen Salter and John Stevenson This collection of essays explores the complex relationships between working-class movements and...

Brian Kelly's study of an Alabama city reveals the complex fault lines in society that shaped the region during the early 20th century. Focusing on the coalfields, Kelly examines how industrialists...

The Routledge International Handbook of Working-Class Studies brings together scholars and experts from around the world to explore the complexities of working-class cultures, politics, and...

Working Class History: Everyday Acts of Resistance & Rebellion by Noam Chomsky presents a unique perspective on history, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of ordinary people. From...

Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working ClassThis insightful analysis argues that the disconnect between Labour's modern leadership and working-class Britain has been inevitable since the...

The Remaking of the British Working Class, 1840-1940 by Michael Savage and Andrew Miles is a comprehensive introduction to the working class in Britain during this period. This textbook offers a...

This City Now: Glasgow and Its Working Class Past by Ian R. Mitchell explores the hidden architectural, cultural, and historical treasures of Glasgow's working-class districts.Discover the gems that...

The Way Class Works: Readings on School, Family, and the EconomyA collection of 24 essays exploring how social class is produced in educational institutions, families, and through the economy...

Calamus Lovers: Walt Whitman's Working Class Camerados by Doyle, Peter; Stafford, Harry; Vaughan, Fred; Shively, Charles. This collection of essays explores the intersection of Walt Whitman's poetry...

The New Snobbery: Taking on Modern Elitism and Empowering the Working Class By David Skelton A provocative exploration of the new snobbery that has taken root in society, targeting working-class...

The Uses of Literacy: Aspects of Working-Class Life by Richard Hoggart is a landmark study that explores the values and skills of Northern England's vanishing working-class communities. First...

Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work In an era where many of us spend most of our time indoors, disconnected from the physical world, Matthew B. Crawford explores the value of...

White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America by Joan Williams is a thought-provoking analysis of the white working class in America. The author argues that many people conflate...

Working-Class Women Poets in Victorian Britain brings to light the often-overlooked contributions of women from working-class backgrounds during the 19th century. Florence Boos' extensive research...

Houria Bouteldja's latest work offers a powerful analysis of the need for unity between different sections of the working class. By drawing on her experience as an activist and writer, she argues...

Mick Lynch: The Making of a Working-Class Hero In the summer of 2022, Mick Lynch's leadership of a small union catapulted him to national prominence. Facing intense media scrutiny, he offered a...

Working-class Organisations and Popular Tourism, 1840-1970 by Susan Barton explores how holidays for workers evolved over two centuries.The development of paid time off is often taken for granted...

A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes by Charles Elmé Francatelli is a practical guide to nourishing food for the self and family. Written in 1852, it offers a unique perspective on cooking...

A Class Act: Changing Teachers' Work, Globalisation and the State by Susan L. Robertson offers a thought-provoking exploration of how teachers' work has evolved over time. Dr. Robertson argues that a...

A Generation of Boomers: The Pattern of Railroad Labor Conflict in Nineteenth-century America by Shelton StromquistThis study provides a framework for understanding the social and cultural patterns...

Smashing It celebrates the exceptional works and words of 31 leading working-class artists in Britain. This collection features writing, lyrics, and images by notable figures such as Wiley, Maxine...

Farewell to the Working Class: An Essay on Post-industrial Socialism by André Gorz. In the closing decades of the twentieth century, the role of work and labour process underwent significant changes...

My Father and Other Working-class Football Heroes is a poignant and moving account of the author's search for the man his father was and the life he led as a well-known footballer. Gary Imlach...

Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back The relationship between college and non-college graduates of all races is driving politics to the far right in the US. A...

Austerity and Working-Class Resistance Survival, Disruption and Creation in Hard Times by Adam Fishwick and Heather Connolly is an insightful exploration of contemporary working-class resistance. In...

Second Class: A Personal Exploration of America's Working Class Batya Ungar-Sargon's new book is a deeply reported and thought-provoking exploration of the lives of working-class Americans. Through...

The People: A History of the Working Class in BritainFrom 1910 to 2010, three-quarters of the population were working class, yet their story has been largely ignored until now. This vivid history is...

Alice Kessler-Harris's groundbreaking collection represents thirty years of her intellectual trajectory as a leading historian of gender and labor in the United States. This comprehensive work brings...

The Rise of Right English Nationalism and Working-Class Politics The shock Brexit result highlighted a worrying trend: underemployed white men and women who have seen their standard of living fall,...

A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes by Charles Elmé Francatelli is a practical guide to nourishing food for those on a budget. Written in 1852, this little book offers a wealth of recipes...

Hidden Hands: Working-Class Women & Victorian Social-Problem Fiction explores the complex representation of working-class women in Victorian social-problem fiction. Patricia Johnson examines how...

The Struggle for the Breeches: Gender and the Making of the British Working Class by Anna Clark. In this groundbreaking study, Anna Clark explores how changes in notions of masculinity and femininity...

In Solidarity: Essays on Working-Class Organization and Strategy in the United States by Kim Moody provides a comprehensive collection of insightful essays on applied Marxist theory and labor union...

Working-Class Environmentalism: An Agenda for a Just and Fair Transition to Sustainability By Karen Bell, Springer International Publishing, 2020. This book presents a timely perspective that puts...

Ruth Milkman's groundbreaking research in women's labor history has significantly contributed to our understanding of work and unionism in the United States. This collection presents four decades of...

The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844 With a Preface Written in 1892 by Friedrich Engels. This influential work examines the social and economic conditions faced by workers in...

Shelton Stromquist's comprehensive study of the Progressive movement challenges the idea of social harmony through democratic renewal. The author argues that the movement's promise was hindered by...

Decades of neoliberal authoritarianism have propelled Turkey into crisis. This book uncovers the real condition of the working class in modern Turkey, moving beyond the headlines and personalities to...

Chav Christianity offers a unique perspective on Christian spirituality, exploring what it means to be a working-class Christian. This book provides an opportunity for readers to experience and...

Religion and the Working Class in Nineteenth-Century Britain by Hugh Mcleod is an important independent study that explores the complex relationship between faith and industrial society during this...

The Great Strikes of 1877 by David O. Stowell is a comprehensive exploration of one of America's most pivotal moments in labor history. In February 1877, hundreds of thousands of workers across the...

Christian G. Appy's Working-class War: American Combat Soldiers and Vietnam offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding the American experience in Vietnam.The composition of the US...

Prisoners of the American Dream is a comprehensive study of class struggle in the United States. Mike Davis's work explores a persistent problem for Marxist historians and political economists: why...

A Phenomenology of Working-Class Experience by Simon J. Charlesworth explores the personal consequences of poverty and class through in-depth interviews with individuals from a disadvantaged group in...

Saving the Protestant Ethic: Creative Class Evangelicalism and the Crisis of WorkThis book explores how American Protestantism has shaped work and economics over several centuries. It focuses on a...

Understanding Brexit: A Local Perspective The 2020 book "An Essex Education" by Mark Le-Hope explores the reasons behind the UK's decision to leave the EU, focusing on the experiences of...

Economic Democracy proposes an alternative form of organization to capitalism. This system centralizes power with a small elite, whereas economic democracy entitles everyone to a voice and equal vote...

Working-Class Community in the Age of Affluence challenges conventional narratives about post-war British society. This book explores how people in one Yorkshire town formed and maintained social...

The New Minority: White Working Class Politics in an Age of Immigration and Inequality by Justin Gest. In recent years, the traditional white working class has shifted dramatically to the political...

Sonia Blandford's powerful and honest exploration of social mobility tackles the harsh realities faced by white working-class pupils in UK schools. Born to Fail? offers a candid look at why education...

The Other America: White Working Class Perspectives on Race, Identity and Change by Harris Beider and Kusminder Chahal offers a nuanced exploration of the complex views held by the white working...

George Harrison was a working class mystic. Born in Liverpool to a bus conductor and shop assistant, his early life was marked by simplicity and hard work. This biography offers an honest and...

The Working Class in Glasgow 1750-1914 by R. A. Cage provides an in-depth examination of how industrialisation impacted the standard of living for British workers, focusing on one representative...

A diverse group of educators and experts challenge conventional wisdom on poverty and education in this thought-provoking collection. The contributors share their research and personal experiences to...