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- Book Title
- Wobblies on the Waterfront : Interracial Unionism in Progressive-
- Book
- 1922
- ISBN
- 9780252031861
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
ISBN-10
0252031865
ISBN-13
9780252031861
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57188311
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Publication Name
Wobblies on the Waterfront : Interracial Unionism in Progressive-Era Philadelphia
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Subject
Labor & Industrial Relations, United States / 20th Century, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Labor, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Social Science, Business & Economics, History
Series
Working Class in American History Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2007-005059
Reviews
"The story of Philadelphia's Local 8, a motley and international crew of longshoremen who worked together against the rising tide of racial intolerance [is] one worth telling and one well told in Peter Cole's Wobblies on the Waterfront. "-- Labour/Le Travail, "Cole skillfully integrates material from IWW leaders, government documents, newspaper accounts, and oral histories with secondary literature to produce a superb case study, one that should appeal to anyone interested in the IWW, the intersection of work and race, waterfront work, or race relations in the United States during the World War I period."-- H-Urban "This book is a powerful reminder of what a militant and democratic union can accomplish, but also serves as a warning that only a far more powerful labor movement than we have at present can avoid the kind of tragedy depicted here." -- Solidarity, "Cole skillfully integrates material from IWW leaders, government documents, newspaper accounts, and oral histories with secondary literature to produce a superb case study, one that should appeal to anyone interested in the IWW, the intersection of work and race, waterfront work, or race relations in the United States during the World War I period."--H-Urban, "An invaluable resource to those interested broadly in the historiography of race and industrial unionism and more specifically in Local 8 itself. . . . A worthwhile contribution to the literature and an inspiration to those of us who hold out hope for a unified labor movement."-- Labor History, "An invaluable resource to those interested broadly in the historiography of race and industrial unionism and more specifically in Local 8 itself. . . . A worthwhile contribution to the literature and an inspiration to those of us who hold out hope for a unified labor movement."--Labor History, "Cole skillfully integrates material from IWW leaders, government documents, newspaper accounts, and oral histories with secondary literature to produce a superb case study, one that should appeal to anyone interested in the IWW, the intersection of work and race, waterfront work, or race relations in the United States during the World War I period."-- H-Urban, "Cole's richly detailed book provides a glimpse at a topic too often ignored, the local IWW. . . .Wobblies on the Waterfrontdeserves to be read seriously by labor historians and historians interested in race and social justice movements. . . . This remarkable book provides a sense of what the Wobblies might have become if given a chance."--Journal of American History, "One of the best and most important histories of the Industrial Workers of the World." --American Historical Review "Cole's richly detailed book provides a glimpse at a topic too often ignored, the local IWW. . . . Wobblies on the Waterfront deserves to be read seriously by labor historians and historians interested in race and social justice movements. . . . This remarkable book provides a sense of what the Wobblies might have become if given a chance."-- Journal of American History, "Cole's richly detailed book provides a glimpse at a topic too often ignored, the local IWW. . . . Wobblies on the Waterfront deserves to be read seriously by labor historians and historians interested in race and social justice movements. . . . This remarkable book provides a sense of what the Wobblies might have become if given a chance."-- Journal of American History
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
331.88089/0097481
Synopsis
During the 1910s and 1920s, the Philadelphia waterfront was home to the most durable interracial, multiethnic union seen in the United States prior to the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) era. For much of its time, Local 8's majority was African American and included immigrants from Eastern Europe as well as many Irish Americans. In this important study, Peter Cole examines how Local 8, affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), accomplished what no other did at the time. He also shows how race was central not only to the rise but also to the decline of Local 8, as increasing racial tensions were manipulated by employers and federal agents bent on the union's destruction., The rise and fall of America's first truly interracial labor union For almost a decade during the 1910s and 1920s, the Philadelphia waterfront was home to the most durable interracial, multiethnic union seen in the United States prior to the CIO era. For much of its time, Local 8 was majority black, always with a cadre of black leaders. The union also claimed immigrants from Eastern Europe, as well as many Irish Americans, who had a notorious reputation for racism. This important study is the first book-length examination of how Local 8, affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World, accomplished what no other did at the time. Peter Cole outlines the factors that were instrumental in Local 8's success, both ideological (the IWW's commitment to working-class solidarity) and pragmatic (racial divisions helped solidify employer dominance). He also shows how race was central not only to the rise but also to the decline of Local 8, as increasing racial tensions were manipulated by employers and federal agents bent on the union's destruction., For almost a decade during the 1910s and 1920s, the Philadelphia waterfront was home to the most durable interracial, multiethnic union seen in the United States prior to the CIO era. For much of its time, Local 8 was majority black, always with a cadre of black leaders. The union also claimed immigrants from Eastern Europe, as well as many Irish Americans, who had a notorious reputation for racism. This important study is the first book-length examination of how Local 8, affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World, accomplished what no other did at the time. Peter Cole outlines the factors that were instrumental in Local 8's success, both ideological (the IWW's commitment to working-class solidarity) and pragmatic (racial divisions helped solidify employer dominance). He also shows how race was central not only to the rise but also to the decline of Local 8, as increasing racial tensions were manipulated by employers and federal agents bent on the union's destruction., For almost a decade during the 1910s and 1920s, the Philadelphia waterfront was home to the most durable interracial, multiethnic union seen in the United States prior to the CIO era. For much of its time, Local 8 was majority black, always with a cadre of black leaders. The union also claimed immigrants from Eastern Europe, as well as many Irish ......
LC Classification Number
HD8055.I5C63 2007
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- o***s (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe package arrived at a reasonable amount of time, by USPS mail. The book was wrapped and secured in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box. The book appearance, was as is as described in listing. Seller was communicative when I asked questions and had quick responses.
- r***7 (59)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW! I am beyond impressed with this shop ans customer service. My books was estimated to arrive by October 1, then scheduled for September 30, to receive it this morning. Shocked and very impressed because it arrived earlier than expected. The textbook is exactly as described which is brand new in the original wrapping and was shipped and packaged perfectly for our crazy New England weather. Thank you so much and I highly recommend this seller for top tier products and customer service.
- p***y (108)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem as described. Arrived quickly and price was good for international shipping. Packaging was a satchel and light bubble wrap that did not completely protect the item and it arrived with some dents but still in near-new condition. Thanks again!