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Episode Synopsis
Driven by his determination to place workers at the center of U.S. history, David Montgomery emerged as a key architect of what’s called the New Labor History. James R. Barrett describes Montgomery’s investigations into working-class life, his political commitments, and his legacy.
Shelton Stromquist and James R. Barrett, eds., A David Montgomery Reader: Essays on Capitalism and Worker Resistance University of Illinois Press, 2024
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Shelton Stromquist and James R. Barrett, eds., A David Montgomery Reader: Essays on Capitalism and Worker Resistance University of Illinois Press, 2024
The post Labor History Pioneer appeared first on KPFA.
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