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Verso Books - Wobblies! A Graphic History Of The Industrial Workers Of The World - Paperback

Verso Books - Wobblies! A Graphic History Of The Industrial Workers Of The World - Paperback

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Description: The stories of the hard - rock miners shooting wars young Elizabeth Gurly Flynn (the Rebel Girl of contemporary sheet music) the first sit - down strikes and Free Speech fights Emma Goldman and the struggle for birth control access the Pageant for Paterson orchestrated in Madison Square Garden bohemian radicals John Reed and Louise Bryant field - hand revolts and lumber workers strikes wartime witch hunts government prosecutions and mob lynching Mexican - American uprisings in Baja and Mexican peasant revolts led by Wobblies hilarious and sentimental songs created and later revived all are here and much much more. The IWW which has been organizing workers since 1905, is often cited yet elusive to scholars because of its eclectic and controversial cultural and social character. Wobblies! presents the IWW whole scripted and drawn by old - time and younger Wobbly and IWW - inspired artists. Contributors include Carlos Cortez (former editor of the Industrial Worker) Harvey Pekar (author of American Splendor) Peter Kuper (MAD's Spy vs. Spy) Sue Coe Seth Tobocman Chris Cardinale Ryan Inzana Spain Rodriques Trina Robbins Sharon Rudahl and the circle of artists for World War 3 Illustrated.
Title: Wobblies! A Graphic History Of The Industrial Workers Of The World
Brand: Verso Books
Barcode: 9781844675258
Pages: 320 Pages
Publication Date: 4/17/2005
Category: Industrial Relations
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