Janesville: An American Story
Description
When General Motors closes its century-old plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, the decision reverberates through every part of the community, from working families and local businesses to schools, politics, and civic life. Drawing on intimate reporting, the book follows residents as they confront job loss, economic uncertainty, and the difficult choices that follow the collapse of a once-stable industrial economy. It offers a vivid portrait of a town divided over how to respond, while exploring themes of labor, class, political change, community resilience, and the human cost of deindustrialization. Compassionate and deeply observed, this work transforms one Midwestern city’s struggle into a revealing American story.
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paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 2017
368 pages
ISBN: 9781501102288
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
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