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Factory man

Pages
464
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

This book tells the story of John Bassett III, a third-generation furniture maker who fought to keep his company, Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, alive in rural Virginia despite the challenges of globalization and offshore outsourcing. It's a look at the human cost of economic shifts and one man's determination to preserve American jobs and craftsmanship.

About the author

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Beth Macy

Beth Macy is the author of Dopesick, a powerful look at the opioid crisis. She's known for her deeply researched nonfiction that shines a light on important American issues.