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David R. Roediger
American historian and professor who's research interests include the construction of racial identity, class structures, labor studies, and the history of American radicalism.
Our own time
- Pages
- 380
- Published
- 1989
- Language
- English
Synopsis
David R. Roediger's "Our Own Time" delves into the extensive history of the eight-hour workday movement in the United States. This book chronicles the origins, development, and lasting influence of the labor struggle for reduced working hours. It examines the social, economic, and political factors that shaped this crucial aspect of American labor history.