How Long to Read The Half-Life of Deindustrialization

How Long Does it Take to Read The Half-Life of Deindustrialization?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read The Half-Life of Deindustrialization by Sherry L Linkon

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Starting in the late 1970s, tens of thousands of American industrial workers lost jobs in factories and mines. Deindustrialization had dramatic effects on those workers and their communities, but its longterm effects continue to ripple through working-class culture. Economic restructuring changed the experience of work, disrupted people’s sense of self, reshaped local landscapes, and redefined community identities and expectations. Through it all, working-class writers have told stories that reflect the importance of memory and the struggle to imagine a different future. These stories make clear that the social costs of deindustrialization affect not only those who lost their jobs but also their children, their communities, and American culture. Through analysis of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, film, and drama, The Half-Life of Deindustrialization shows why people and communities cannot simply “get over” the losses of economic restructuring. The past provides inspiration and strength for working-class people, even as the contrast between past and present highlights what has been lost in the service economy. The memory of productive labor and stable, proud working-class communities shapes how people respond to contemporary economic, social, and political issues. These stories can help us understand the resentment, frustration, pride, and persistence of the American working class.

How long is The Half-Life of Deindustrialization?

The Half-Life of Deindustrialization by Sherry L Linkon is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Half-Life of Deindustrialization Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read The Half-Life of Deindustrialization aloud.

What Reading Level is The Half-Life of Deindustrialization?

The Half-Life of Deindustrialization is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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